Castletown Primary School vs Highfield Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North East, England, 1.5 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Castletown Primary School
Sunderland · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
347 students
Highfield Academy
Sunderland · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
443 students
| Measure | Castletown Primary School Sunderland, North East | Highfield Academy Sunderland, North East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 63 Top 50% | 75 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #260 of 811 | #156 of 811 |
| National rank | #5210 of 15,697 | #3053 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 2–11 |
| Students | 347 | 443 |
| Pupils on roll | 347 | 443 |
| Free school meals | 33.1% | 49.9% |
| Capacity filled | 77.1% | 105.5% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 76% | 82% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 9% | 26% |
| 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 | castletownprimary.org.uk | highfieldprimary.org.uk |
The verdict
- •Highfield Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (74.7 vs 63.1).
- •Highfield Academy does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (82% vs 76%).
- •Highfield Academy does better on ks2: higher standard (26% vs 9%).
- •Highfield Academy is the larger school with 443 students compared with 347.
- •Castletown Primary School is a local authority school while Highfield Academy is a academy 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 Castletown Primary School better than Highfield Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Highfield Academy ranks higher (74.7 vs 63.1 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 Castletown Primary School and Highfield Academy?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Sunderland and Sunderland in North East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Castletown Primary School: 347. Highfield Academy: 443. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Castletown Primary School and Highfield Academy rank in North East?
Castletown Primary School is 260th of 811 and Highfield Academy is 156th of 811 among primary schools in North East on the 2025 Success Index (England).