Breckon Hill Primary School vs Ribbon School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North East, England, 30 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Breckon Hill Primary School
Middlesbrough · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
541 students
Ribbon School
Seaham · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
514 students
| Measure | Breckon Hill Primary School Middlesbrough, North East | Ribbon School Seaham, North East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 40 Lower 50% | 48 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #502 of 811 | #421 of 811 |
| National rank | #10054 of 15,697 | #8371 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 2–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 541 | 514 |
| Pupils on roll | 541 | 514 |
| Free school meals | 56% | 41.1% |
| Capacity filled | 85.9% | 107.5% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 70% | 64% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 2% | 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 | Middlesbrough | Seaham |
| region | North East | North East |
| Website | www.breckonhillprimary.co.uk | www.ribbonacademy.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Ribbon School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (48.3 vs 40.4).
- •Breckon Hill Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (70% vs 64%).
- •Ribbon School does better on ks2: higher standard (11% vs 2%).
- •Breckon Hill Primary School is the larger school with 541 students compared with 514.
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 Breckon Hill Primary School better than Ribbon School?
On the Success Index (England), Ribbon School ranks higher (48.3 vs 40.4 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 Breckon Hill Primary School and Ribbon School?
About 30 km in a straight line, between Middlesbrough and Seaham in North East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Breckon Hill Primary School: 541. Ribbon School: 514. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Breckon Hill Primary School and Ribbon School rank in North East?
Breckon Hill Primary School is 502nd of 811 and Ribbon School is 421st of 811 among primary schools in North East on the 2025 Success Index (England).