English Martyrs' Catholic Primary School, Sunderland vs Red House Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North East, England, 616 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
English Martyrs' Catholic Primary School, Sunderland
Sunderland · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
178 students
Red House Academy
Sunderland · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
432 students
| Measure | English Martyrs' Catholic Primary School, Sunderland Sunderland, North East | Red House Academy Sunderland, North East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 55 Top 50% | 43 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #348 of 811 | #103 of 185 |
| National rank | #6919 of 15,697 | #2332 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 11–16 |
| Students | 178 | 432 |
| Pupils on roll | 178 | 432 |
| Free school meals | 36.5% | 59.5% |
| Capacity filled | 84.8% | 72% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 68% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 11% | – |
| 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 | Sunderland | Sunderland |
| region | North East | North East |
| Website | www.englishmartyrssunderland.org.uk | rha.northerneducationtrust.org/ |
The verdict
- •English Martyrs' Catholic Primary School, Sunderland scores higher on the Success Index (England) (54.9 vs 42.5).
- •Red House Academy is the larger school with 432 students compared with 178.
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 English Martyrs' Catholic Primary School, Sunderland better than Red House Academy?
On the Success Index (England), English Martyrs' Catholic Primary School, Sunderland ranks higher (54.9 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 English Martyrs' Catholic Primary School, Sunderland and Red House Academy?
About 616 m in a straight line, between Sunderland and Sunderland in North East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
English Martyrs' Catholic Primary School, Sunderland: 178. Red House Academy: 432. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do English Martyrs' Catholic Primary School, Sunderland and Red House Academy rank in North East?
English Martyrs' Catholic Primary School, Sunderland is 348th of 811 and Red House Academy is 103rd of 185 among primary schools in North East on the 2025 Success Index (England).