Fulwell Junior School vs Redby Academy
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.
Fulwell Junior School
Sunderland · Local authority primary · Ages 7–11
350 students
Redby Academy
Sunderland · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
259 students
| Measure | Fulwell Junior School Sunderland, North East | Redby Academy Sunderland, North East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 84 Top 25% | 70 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #83 of 811 | #197 of 811 |
| National rank | #1630 of 15,697 | #3950 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 7–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 350 | 259 |
| Pupils on roll | 350 | 259 |
| Free school meals | 11.1% | 13.4% |
| Capacity filled | 97.2% | 61.7% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 78% | 70% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 17% | 13% |
| 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 | Sunderland |
| region | North East | North East |
| Website | www.fulwelljunior.co.uk | www.rdb.tynecoast.academy/ |
The verdict
- •Fulwell Junior School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (83.5 vs 69.8).
- •Fulwell Junior School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (78% vs 70%).
- •Fulwell Junior School does better on ks2: higher standard (17% vs 13%).
- •Fulwell Junior School is the larger school with 350 students compared with 259.
- •Fulwell Junior School is a local authority school while Redby 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 Fulwell Junior School better than Redby Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Fulwell Junior School ranks higher (83.5 vs 69.8 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 Fulwell Junior School and Redby Academy?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Sunderland and Sunderland in North East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Fulwell Junior School: 350. Redby Academy: 259. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Fulwell Junior School and Redby Academy rank in North East?
Fulwell Junior School is 83rd of 811 and Redby Academy is 197th of 811 among primary schools in North East on the 2025 Success Index (England).