Hill View Infant Academy vs Hopespring Sunderland
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North East, England, 432 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Hill View Infant Academy
Sunderland · Academy primary · Ages 3–7
439 students
Hopespring Sunderland
Sunderland · Independent secondary · Ages 11–16
24 students
| Measure | Hill View Infant Academy Sunderland, North East | Hopespring Sunderland Sunderland, North East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 86 Top 10% | – Not rated |
| Region rank | #66 of 811 | – |
| National rank | #1328 of 15,697 | – |
| Sector | Academy | Independent |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 3–7 | Ages 11–16 |
| Students | 439 | 24 |
| Pupils on roll | 439 | 24 |
| Free school meals | 8.6% | – |
| Capacity filled | 121.9% | 80% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| 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 | www.hillviewinfant.co.uk/ | www.hopespringeducation.org/ |
The verdict
- •Hill View Infant Academy is the larger school with 439 students compared with 24.
- •Hill View Infant Academy is a academy school while Hopespring Sunderland is a independent 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 Hill View Infant Academy better than Hopespring Sunderland?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (England). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Hill View Infant Academy and Hopespring Sunderland?
About 432 m in a straight line, between Sunderland and Sunderland in North East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Hill View Infant Academy: 439. Hopespring Sunderland: 24. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Hill View Infant Academy and Hopespring Sunderland rank in North East?
Hill View Infant Academy is 66th of 811 and Hopespring Sunderland is unranked among primary schools in North East on the 2025 Success Index (England).