Galley Hill Primary School vs Highcliffe Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North East, England, 756 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Galley Hill Primary School
Guisborough · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
265 students
Highcliffe Primary School
Guisborough · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
260 students
| Measure | Galley Hill Primary School Guisborough, North East | Highcliffe Primary School Guisborough, North East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 45 Lower 50% | 51 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #453 of 811 | #384 of 811 |
| National rank | #9177 of 15,697 | #7715 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 265 | 260 |
| Pupils on roll | 265 | 260 |
| Free school meals | 4.8% | 33.9% |
| Capacity filled | 126.2% | 61.9% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 54% | 66% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 5% | 10% |
| 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 | Guisborough | Guisborough |
| region | North East | North East |
| Website | www.galleyhillprimary.co.uk | www.highcliffeprimary.org |
The verdict
- •Highcliffe Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (51.2 vs 44.5).
- •Highcliffe Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (66% vs 54%).
- •Highcliffe Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (10% vs 5%).
- •Galley Hill Primary School is the larger school with 265 students compared with 260.
- •Galley Hill Primary School is a academy school while Highcliffe 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 Galley Hill Primary School better than Highcliffe Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Highcliffe Primary School ranks higher (51.2 vs 44.5 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 Galley Hill Primary School and Highcliffe Primary School?
About 756 m in a straight line, between Guisborough and Guisborough in North East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Galley Hill Primary School: 265. Highcliffe Primary School: 260. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Galley Hill Primary School and Highcliffe Primary School rank in North East?
Galley Hill Primary School is 453rd of 811 and Highcliffe Primary School is 384th of 811 among primary schools in North East on the 2025 Success Index (England).