Hill View Infant Academy vs Southmoor Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North East, England, 841 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
Southmoor Academy
Sunderland · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,398 students
| Measure | Hill View Infant Academy Sunderland, North East | Southmoor Academy Sunderland, North East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 86 Top 10% | 54 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #66 of 811 | #74 of 185 |
| National rank | #1328 of 15,697 | #1779 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 3–7 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 439 | 1,398 |
| Pupils on roll | 439 | 1,398 |
| Free school meals | 8.6% | 37% |
| Capacity filled | 121.9% | 110.6% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 49.0 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 49% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 72.9% |
| EBacc average points | – | 4.39 |
| A level points per entry | – | 31.2 |
| town | Sunderland | Sunderland |
| region | North East | North East |
| Website | www.hillviewinfant.co.uk/ | www.southmoorschool.co.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Hill View Infant Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (85.7 vs 53.9).
- •Southmoor Academy is the larger school with 1,398 students compared with 439.
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 Southmoor Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Hill View Infant Academy ranks higher (85.7 vs 53.9 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 Hill View Infant Academy and Southmoor Academy?
About 841 m in a straight line, between Sunderland and Sunderland in North East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Hill View Infant Academy: 439. Southmoor Academy: 1,398. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Hill View Infant Academy and Southmoor Academy rank in North East?
Hill View Infant Academy is 66th of 811 and Southmoor Academy is 74th of 185 among primary schools in North East on the 2025 Success Index (England).