Handale Primary School vs Oxclose Primary Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North East, England, 57 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Handale Primary School
SALTBURN-BY-THE-SEA · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
183 students
Oxclose Primary Academy
Washington · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
183 students
| Measure | Handale Primary School SALTBURN-BY-THE-SEA, North East | Oxclose Primary Academy Washington, North East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 72 Top 25% | 32 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #176 of 811 | #586 of 811 |
| National rank | #3444 of 15,697 | #11835 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 2–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 183 | 183 |
| Pupils on roll | 183 | 183 |
| Free school meals | 51.3% | 56.8% |
| Capacity filled | 53.4% | 87.1% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 82% | 52% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 18% | 11% |
| 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 | SALTBURN-BY-THE-SEA | Washington |
| region | North East | North East |
| Website | www.handaleprimaryschool.co.uk | www.oxcloseprimary.laidlawschoolstrust.co.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Handale Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (72.4 vs 32.0).
- •Handale Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (82% vs 52%).
- •Handale Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (18% vs 11%).
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 Handale Primary School better than Oxclose Primary Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Handale Primary School ranks higher (72.4 vs 32.0 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 Handale Primary School and Oxclose Primary Academy?
About 57 km in a straight line, between SALTBURN-BY-THE-SEA and Washington in North East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Handale Primary School: 183. Oxclose Primary Academy: 183. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Handale Primary School and Oxclose Primary Academy rank in North East?
Handale Primary School is 176th of 811 and Oxclose Primary Academy is 586th of 811 among primary schools in North East on the 2025 Success Index (England).