Dame Dorothy Primary School vs Redby Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North East, England, 902 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Dame Dorothy Primary School
Sunderland · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
181 students
Redby Academy
Sunderland · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
259 students
| Measure | Dame Dorothy Primary School Sunderland, North East | Redby Academy Sunderland, North East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 33 Lower 50% | 70 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #579 of 811 | #197 of 811 |
| National rank | #11692 of 15,697 | #3950 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 181 | 259 |
| Pupils on roll | 181 | 259 |
| Free school meals | 29.6% | 13.4% |
| Capacity filled | 76.7% | 61.7% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 70% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 13% |
| 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 | www.damedorothyprimary.co.uk/ | www.rdb.tynecoast.academy/ |
The verdict
- •Redby Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (69.8 vs 32.7).
- •Redby Academy is the larger school with 259 students compared with 181.
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 Dame Dorothy Primary School better than Redby Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Redby Academy ranks higher (69.8 vs 32.7 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 Dame Dorothy Primary School and Redby Academy?
About 902 m in a straight line, between Sunderland and Sunderland in North East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Dame Dorothy Primary School: 181. Redby Academy: 259. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Dame Dorothy Primary School and Redby Academy rank in North East?
Dame Dorothy Primary School is 579th of 811 and Redby Academy is 197th of 811 among primary schools in North East on the 2025 Success Index (England).