English Martyrs' Catholic Primary School, Sunderland vs Southwick Community Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North East, England, 1.1 km 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
Southwick Community Primary School
Southwick · Local authority primary · Ages 2–11
345 students
| Measure | English Martyrs' Catholic Primary School, Sunderland Sunderland, North East | Southwick Community Primary School Southwick, North East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 55 Top 50% | 19 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #348 of 811 | #697 of 811 |
| National rank | #6919 of 15,697 | #14118 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 2–11 |
| Students | 178 | 345 |
| Pupils on roll | 178 | 345 |
| Free school meals | 36.5% | 60.1% |
| Capacity filled | 84.8% | 88.5% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 68% | 51% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 11% | 3% |
| 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 | Southwick |
| region | North East | North East |
| Website | www.englishmartyrssunderland.org.uk | www.southwickprimary.co.uk/ |
The verdict
- •English Martyrs' Catholic Primary School, Sunderland scores higher on the Success Index (England) (54.9 vs 19.2).
- •English Martyrs' Catholic Primary School, Sunderland does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (68% vs 51%).
- •English Martyrs' Catholic Primary School, Sunderland does better on ks2: higher standard (11% vs 3%).
- •Southwick Community Primary School is the larger school with 345 students compared with 178.
- •English Martyrs' Catholic Primary School, Sunderland is a academy school while Southwick Community Primary School 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 English Martyrs' Catholic Primary School, Sunderland better than Southwick Community Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), English Martyrs' Catholic Primary School, Sunderland ranks higher (54.9 vs 19.2 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 Southwick Community Primary School?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Sunderland and Southwick in North East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
English Martyrs' Catholic Primary School, Sunderland: 178. Southwick Community Primary School: 345. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do English Martyrs' Catholic Primary School, Sunderland and Southwick Community Primary School rank in North East?
English Martyrs' Catholic Primary School, Sunderland is 348th of 811 and Southwick Community Primary School is 697th of 811 among primary schools in North East on the 2025 Success Index (England).