Bexhill Academy vs Northern Saints Church of England Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North East, England, 1.8 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bexhill Academy
Sunderland · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
360 students
Northern Saints Church of England Academy
Sunderland · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
423 students
| Measure | Bexhill Academy Sunderland, North East | Northern Saints Church of England Academy Sunderland, North East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 68 Top 50% | 51 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #218 of 811 | #386 of 811 |
| National rank | #4317 of 15,697 | #7773 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 2–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 360 | 423 |
| Pupils on roll | 360 | 423 |
| Free school meals | 46.5% | 58.9% |
| Capacity filled | 79.5% | 67.1% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 78% | 68% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 14% | 11% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | – |
| EBacc average points | – | – |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Sunderland | Sunderland |
| region | North East | North East |
| Website | bexhill.wiseacademies.co.uk | www.nsprimary.org.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Bexhill Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (67.7 vs 50.9).
- •Bexhill Academy does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (78% vs 68%).
- •Bexhill Academy does better on ks2: higher standard (14% vs 11%).
- •Northern Saints Church of England Academy is the larger school with 423 students compared with 360.
The Success Index (England) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Bexhill Academy better than Northern Saints Church of England Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Bexhill Academy ranks higher (67.7 vs 50.9 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Bexhill Academy and Northern Saints Church of England Academy?
About 1.8 km in a straight line, between Sunderland and Sunderland in North East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Bexhill Academy: 360. Northern Saints Church of England Academy: 423. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Bexhill Academy and Northern Saints Church of England Academy rank in North East?
Bexhill Academy is 218th of 811 and Northern Saints Church of England Academy is 386th of 811 among primary schools in North East on the 2025 Success Index (England).