Christ's College vs Outwood Academy Normanby
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North East, England, 41 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Christ's College
Sunderland · Academy all-through · Ages 4–18
796 students
Outwood Academy Normanby
Middlesbrough · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
787 students
| Measure | Christ's College Sunderland, North East | Outwood Academy Normanby Middlesbrough, North East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 48 Lower 50% | 16 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #92 of 185 | #165 of 185 |
| National rank | #2083 of 4,090 | #3774 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | All-through | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 4–18 | Ages 11–16 |
| Students | 796 | 787 |
| Pupils on roll | 796 | 787 |
| Free school meals | 34.9% | 53% |
| Capacity filled | 92.6% | 104.9% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 63% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 8% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 43.2 | 35.4 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 43.1% | 29.5% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 65.3% | 56.8% |
| EBacc average points | 3.84 | 3.00 |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Sunderland | Middlesbrough |
| region | North East | North East |
| Website | www.christscollege.org.uk/ | www.normanby.outwood.com |
The verdict
- •Christ's College scores higher on the Success Index (England) (47.8 vs 15.9).
- •Christ's College is the larger school with 796 students compared with 787.
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 Christ's College better than Outwood Academy Normanby?
On the Success Index (England), Christ's College ranks higher (47.8 vs 15.9 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 Christ's College and Outwood Academy Normanby?
About 41 km in a straight line, between Sunderland and Middlesbrough in North East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Christ's College: 796. Outwood Academy Normanby: 787. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Christ's College and Outwood Academy Normanby rank in North East?
Christ's College is 92nd of 185 and Outwood Academy Normanby is 165th of 185 among all-through schools in North East on the 2025 Success Index (England).