Biddick Academy vs Biddick Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North East, England, 600 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Biddick Academy
Washington · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
1,002 students
Biddick Primary School
Washington · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
285 students
| Measure | Biddick Academy Washington, North East | Biddick Primary School Washington, North East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 41 Lower 50% | 83 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #107 of 185 | #88 of 811 |
| National rank | #2420 of 4,090 | #1714 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–16 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 1,002 | 285 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,002 | 285 |
| Free school meals | 30.1% | 16.4% |
| Capacity filled | 91.1% | 84.8% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 83% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 15% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 42.5 | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 39% | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 59.6% | – |
| EBacc average points | 3.72 | – |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Washington | Washington |
| region | North East | North East |
| Website | www.biddickacademy.com/ | www.biddickprimary.sunderland.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •Biddick Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (83.0 vs 40.8).
- •Biddick Academy is the larger school with 1,002 students compared with 285.
- •Biddick Academy is a academy school while Biddick Primary School is a local authority school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Biddick Academy better than Biddick Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Biddick Primary School ranks higher (83.0 vs 40.8 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 Biddick Academy and Biddick Primary School?
About 600 m in a straight line, between Washington and Washington in North East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Biddick Academy: 1,002. Biddick Primary School: 285. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Biddick Academy and Biddick Primary School rank in North East?
Biddick Academy is 107th of 185 and Biddick Primary School is 88th of 811 among secondary schools in North East on the 2025 Success Index (England).