Highfield Middle School vs Ovingham Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in North East, England, 1.5 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Highfield Middle School
Prudhoe · Academy secondary · Ages 9–13
365 students
Ovingham Middle School
Prudhoe · Academy secondary · Ages 9–13
344 students
| Measure | Highfield Middle School Prudhoe, North East | Ovingham Middle School Prudhoe, North East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 37 Lower 50% | 76 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #114 of 185 | #24 of 185 |
| National rank | #2601 of 4,090 | #760 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 9–13 | Ages 9–13 |
| Students | 365 | 344 |
| Pupils on roll | 365 | 344 |
| Free school meals | 31% | 10.2% |
| Capacity filled | 76% | 89.6% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 55% | 68% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 6% | 14% |
| 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 | Prudhoe | Prudhoe |
| region | North East | North East |
| Website | hms.cheviotlt.co.uk/ | oms.cheviotlt.co.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Ovingham Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (75.6 vs 37.0).
- •Ovingham Middle School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (68% vs 55%).
- •Ovingham Middle School does better on ks2: higher standard (14% vs 6%).
- •Highfield Middle School is the larger school with 365 students compared with 344.
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 Middle School better than Ovingham Middle School?
On the Success Index (England), Ovingham Middle School ranks higher (75.6 vs 37.0 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 Highfield Middle School and Ovingham Middle School?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Prudhoe and Prudhoe in North East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Highfield Middle School: 365. Ovingham Middle School: 344. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Highfield Middle School and Ovingham Middle School rank in North East?
Highfield Middle School is 114th of 185 and Ovingham Middle School is 24th of 185 among secondary schools in North East on the 2025 Success Index (England).