East Boldon Infants' School vs Red House Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North East, England, 1.8 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
East Boldon Infants' School
East Boldon · Local authority primary · Ages 5–7
163 students
Red House Academy
Sunderland · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
432 students
| Measure | East Boldon Infants' School East Boldon, North East | Red House Academy Sunderland, North East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 76 Top 25% | 43 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #140 of 811 | #103 of 185 |
| National rank | #2857 of 15,697 | #2332 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 5–7 | Ages 11–16 |
| Students | 163 | 432 |
| Pupils on roll | 163 | 432 |
| Free school meals | 11.7% | 59.5% |
| Capacity filled | 90.6% | 72% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 44.8 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 51.3% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 65.4% |
| EBacc average points | – | 3.94 |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | East Boldon | Sunderland |
| region | North East | North East |
| Website | www.eastboldoninfants.co.uk | rha.northerneducationtrust.org/ |
The verdict
- •East Boldon Infants' School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (75.7 vs 42.5).
- •Red House Academy is the larger school with 432 students compared with 163.
- •East Boldon Infants' School is a local authority school while Red House 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 East Boldon Infants' School better than Red House Academy?
On the Success Index (England), East Boldon Infants' School ranks higher (75.7 vs 42.5 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 East Boldon Infants' School and Red House Academy?
About 1.8 km in a straight line, between East Boldon and Sunderland in North East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
East Boldon Infants' School: 163. Red House Academy: 432. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do East Boldon Infants' School and Red House Academy rank in North East?
East Boldon Infants' School is 140th of 811 and Red House Academy is 103rd of 185 among primary schools in North East on the 2025 Success Index (England).