Freebrough Academy vs Huntcliff School
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in North East, England, 2.5 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Freebrough Academy
Saltburn-By-the-Sea · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
814 students
Huntcliff School
Saltburn By the Sea · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
544 students
| Measure | Freebrough Academy Saltburn-By-the-Sea, North East | Huntcliff School Saltburn By the Sea, North East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 54 Top 50% | 63 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #69 of 185 | #50 of 185 |
| National rank | #1745 of 4,090 | #1346 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 11–16 | Ages 11–16 |
| Students | 814 | 544 |
| Pupils on roll | 814 | 544 |
| Free school meals | 40.7% | 33.5% |
| Capacity filled | 81.4% | 97.1% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 46.4 | 49.3 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 59.9% | 57.3% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 74.6% | 76.4% |
| EBacc average points | 4.27 | 4.43 |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Saltburn-By-the-Sea | Saltburn By the Sea |
| region | North East | North East |
| Website | fra.northerneducationtrust.org/ | huntcliff.co.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Huntcliff School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (62.9 vs 54.4).
- •Freebrough Academy is the larger school with 814 students compared with 544.
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 Freebrough Academy better than Huntcliff School?
On the Success Index (England), Huntcliff School ranks higher (62.9 vs 54.4 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 Freebrough Academy and Huntcliff School?
About 2.5 km in a straight line, between Saltburn-By-the-Sea and Saltburn By the Sea in North East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Freebrough Academy: 814. Huntcliff School: 544. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Freebrough Academy and Huntcliff School rank in North East?
Freebrough Academy is 69th of 185 and Huntcliff School is 50th of 185 among secondary schools in North East on the 2025 Success Index (England).