Highfield Middle School vs Prudhoe Community High School
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in North East, England, 421 m 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
Prudhoe Community High School
Prudhoe · Academy secondary · Ages 13–19
680 students
| Measure | Highfield Middle School Prudhoe, North East | Prudhoe Community High School Prudhoe, North East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 37 Lower 50% | 57 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #114 of 185 | #63 of 185 |
| National rank | #2601 of 4,090 | #1621 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 9–13 | Ages 13–19 |
| Students | 365 | 680 |
| Pupils on roll | 365 | 680 |
| Free school meals | 31% | 20% |
| Capacity filled | 76% | 79.1% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 55% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 6% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 46.6 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 39.2% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 70.8% |
| EBacc average points | – | 4.03 |
| A level points per entry | – | 34.8 |
| town | Prudhoe | Prudhoe |
| region | North East | North East |
| Website | hms.cheviotlt.co.uk/ | www.pchs.org.uk |
The verdict
- •Prudhoe Community High School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (57.1 vs 37.0).
- •Prudhoe Community High School is the larger school with 680 students compared with 365.
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 Prudhoe Community High School?
On the Success Index (England), Prudhoe Community High School ranks higher (57.1 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 Prudhoe Community High School?
About 421 m in a straight line, between Prudhoe and Prudhoe in North East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Highfield Middle School: 365. Prudhoe Community High School: 680. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Highfield Middle School and Prudhoe Community High School rank in North East?
Highfield Middle School is 114th of 185 and Prudhoe Community High School is 63rd of 185 among secondary schools in North East on the 2025 Success Index (England).