Biddick Academy vs Wessington Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North East, England, 1.0 km 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
Wessington Primary School
Washington · Local authority primary · Ages 2–11
218 students
| Measure | Biddick Academy Washington, North East | Wessington Primary School Washington, North East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 41 Lower 50% | 6 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #107 of 185 | #798 of 811 |
| National rank | #2420 of 4,090 | #15538 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–16 | Ages 2–11 |
| Students | 1,002 | 218 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,002 | 218 |
| Free school meals | 30.1% | 45.1% |
| Capacity filled | 91.1% | 69.9% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 23% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 0% |
| 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.wessingontprimary.org.uk |
The verdict
- •Biddick Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (40.8 vs 6.3).
- •Biddick Academy is the larger school with 1,002 students compared with 218.
- •Biddick Academy is a academy school while Wessington 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 Wessington Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Biddick Academy ranks higher (40.8 vs 6.3 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 Wessington Primary School?
About 1.0 km in a straight line, between Washington and Washington in North East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Biddick Academy: 1,002. Wessington Primary School: 218. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Biddick Academy and Wessington Primary School rank in North East?
Biddick Academy is 107th of 185 and Wessington Primary School is 798th of 811 among secondary schools in North East on the 2025 Success Index (England).