Cleadon Church of England Academy vs Forest View Primary
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.
Cleadon Church of England Academy
Sunderland · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
484 students
Forest View Primary
South Shields · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
213 students
| Measure | Cleadon Church of England Academy Sunderland, North East | Forest View Primary South Shields, North East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 90 Top 10% | 55 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #40 of 811 | #339 of 811 |
| National rank | #852 of 15,697 | #6813 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 484 | 213 |
| Pupils on roll | 484 | 213 |
| Free school meals | 1.7% | 52% |
| Capacity filled | 102.3% | 67.6% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 79% | 67% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 18% | 18% |
| 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 | South Shields |
| region | North East | North East |
| Website | www.cleadonchurchofenglandacademy.co.uk/ | www.forestview.uk.com/ |
The verdict
- •Cleadon Church of England Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (89.6 vs 55.4).
- •Cleadon Church of England Academy does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (79% vs 67%).
- •Cleadon Church of England Academy is the larger school with 484 students compared with 213.
- •Cleadon Church of England Academy is a academy school while Forest View Primary 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 Cleadon Church of England Academy better than Forest View Primary?
On the Success Index (England), Cleadon Church of England Academy ranks higher (89.6 vs 55.4 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 Cleadon Church of England Academy and Forest View Primary?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Sunderland and South Shields in North East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Cleadon Church of England Academy: 484. Forest View Primary: 213. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Cleadon Church of England Academy and Forest View Primary rank in North East?
Cleadon Church of England Academy is 40th of 811 and Forest View Primary is 339th of 811 among primary schools in North East on the 2025 Success Index (England).