Highfield Academy vs St Anne's Roman Catholic Voluntary Aided Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North East, England, 877 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Highfield Academy
Sunderland · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
443 students
St Anne's Roman Catholic Voluntary Aided Primary School
Sunderland · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
238 students
| Measure | Highfield Academy Sunderland, North East | St Anne's Roman Catholic Voluntary Aided Primary School Sunderland, North East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 75 Top 25% | 77 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #156 of 811 | #130 of 811 |
| National rank | #3053 of 15,697 | #2694 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 2–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 443 | 238 |
| Pupils on roll | 443 | 238 |
| Free school meals | 49.9% | 32.5% |
| Capacity filled | 105.5% | 100.8% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 82% | 83% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 26% | 17% |
| 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 | highfieldprimary.org.uk | www.stannesrcprimary.org.uk/ |
The verdict
- •St Anne's Roman Catholic Voluntary Aided Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (76.8 vs 74.7).
- •St Anne's Roman Catholic Voluntary Aided Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (83% vs 82%).
- •Highfield Academy does better on ks2: higher standard (26% vs 17%).
- •Highfield Academy is the larger school with 443 students compared with 238.
- •Highfield Academy is a academy school while St Anne's Roman Catholic Voluntary Aided 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 Highfield Academy better than St Anne's Roman Catholic Voluntary Aided Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), St Anne's Roman Catholic Voluntary Aided Primary School ranks higher (76.8 vs 74.7 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 Highfield Academy and St Anne's Roman Catholic Voluntary Aided Primary School?
About 877 m in a straight line, between Sunderland and Sunderland in North East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Highfield Academy: 443. St Anne's Roman Catholic Voluntary Aided Primary School: 238. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Highfield Academy and St Anne's Roman Catholic Voluntary Aided Primary School rank in North East?
Highfield Academy is 156th of 811 and St Anne's Roman Catholic Voluntary Aided Primary School is 130th of 811 among primary schools in North East on the 2025 Success Index (England).