Harton Academy vs Marsden Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North East, England, 3.0 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Harton Academy
South Shields · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,599 students
Marsden Primary School
Sunderland · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
209 students
| Measure | Harton Academy South Shields, North East | Marsden Primary School Sunderland, North East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 36 Lower 50% | 61 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #116 of 185 | #284 of 811 |
| National rank | #2635 of 4,090 | #5669 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–18 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 1,599 | 209 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,599 | 209 |
| Free school meals | 35.5% | 25.1% |
| Capacity filled | 99.9% | 99.5% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 67% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 15% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 42.6 | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 38.1% | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 59% | – |
| EBacc average points | 3.91 | – |
| A level points per entry | 30.5 | – |
| town | South Shields | Sunderland |
| region | North East | North East |
| Website | www.harton-tc.co.uk | www.marsdenprimary.org.uk |
The verdict
- •Marsden Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (60.9 vs 36.4).
- •Harton Academy is the larger school with 1,599 students compared with 209.
- •Harton Academy is a academy school while Marsden 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 Harton Academy better than Marsden Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Marsden Primary School ranks higher (60.9 vs 36.4 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 Harton Academy and Marsden Primary School?
About 3.0 km in a straight line, between South Shields and Sunderland in North East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Harton Academy: 1,599. Marsden Primary School: 209. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Harton Academy and Marsden Primary School rank in North East?
Harton Academy is 116th of 185 and Marsden Primary School is 284th of 811 among secondary schools in North East on the 2025 Success Index (England).