Freebrough Academy vs Monkwearmouth Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in North East, England, 50 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
Monkwearmouth Academy
Sunderland · Academy secondary · Ages 11–19
810 students
| Measure | Freebrough Academy Saltburn-By-the-Sea, North East | Monkwearmouth Academy Sunderland, North East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 54 Top 50% | 53 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #69 of 185 | #81 of 185 |
| National rank | #1745 of 4,090 | #1852 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 11–16 | Ages 11–19 |
| Students | 814 | 810 |
| Pupils on roll | 814 | 810 |
| Free school meals | 40.7% | 28.9% |
| Capacity filled | 81.4% | 53.4% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 46.4 | 45.8 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 59.9% | 45.2% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 74.6% | 65.2% |
| EBacc average points | 4.27 | 3.84 |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Saltburn-By-the-Sea | Sunderland |
| region | North East | North East |
| Website | fra.northerneducationtrust.org/ | www.mwa.tynecoast.academy/ |
The verdict
- •Freebrough Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (54.4 vs 52.5).
- •Freebrough Academy is the larger school with 814 students compared with 810.
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 Monkwearmouth Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Freebrough Academy ranks higher (54.4 vs 52.5 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 Freebrough Academy and Monkwearmouth Academy?
About 50 km in a straight line, between Saltburn-By-the-Sea and Sunderland in North East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Freebrough Academy: 814. Monkwearmouth Academy: 810. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Freebrough Academy and Monkwearmouth Academy rank in North East?
Freebrough Academy is 69th of 185 and Monkwearmouth Academy is 81st of 185 among secondary schools in North East on the 2025 Success Index (England).