Highfield Academy vs Whinstone Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North East, England, 43 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Highfield Academy
Sunderland · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
443 students
Whinstone Primary School
Stockton-on-Tees · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
444 students
| Measure | Highfield Academy Sunderland, North East | Whinstone Primary School Stockton-on-Tees, North East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 75 Top 25% | 73 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #156 of 811 | #173 of 811 |
| National rank | #3053 of 15,697 | #3412 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 2–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 443 | 444 |
| Pupils on roll | 443 | 444 |
| Free school meals | 49.9% | 15.1% |
| Capacity filled | 105.5% | 89.2% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 82% | 73% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 26% | 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 | Stockton-on-Tees |
| region | North East | North East |
| Website | highfieldprimary.org.uk | www.whinstone.org.uk |
The verdict
- •Highfield Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (74.7 vs 72.6).
- •Highfield Academy does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (82% vs 73%).
- •Highfield Academy does better on ks2: higher standard (26% vs 13%).
- •Whinstone Primary School is the larger school with 444 students compared with 443.
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 Whinstone Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Highfield Academy ranks higher (74.7 vs 72.6 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 Whinstone Primary School?
About 43 km in a straight line, between Sunderland and Stockton-on-Tees in North East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Highfield Academy: 443. Whinstone Primary School: 444. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Highfield Academy and Whinstone Primary School rank in North East?
Highfield Academy is 156th of 811 and Whinstone Primary School is 173rd of 811 among primary schools in North East on the 2025 Success Index (England).