Hill View Infant Academy vs St Aidan's Catholic Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North East, England, 1.0 km 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
St Aidan's Catholic Academy
Sunderland · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,057 students
| Measure | Hill View Infant Academy Sunderland, North East | St Aidan's Catholic Academy Sunderland, North East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 86 Top 10% | 71 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #66 of 811 | #35 of 185 |
| National rank | #1328 of 15,697 | #972 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 3–7 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 439 | 1,057 |
| Pupils on roll | 439 | 1,057 |
| Free school meals | 8.6% | 21.2% |
| Capacity filled | 121.9% | 105.7% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 51.2 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 62.6% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 78% |
| EBacc average points | – | 4.68 |
| A level points per entry | – | 33.0 |
| town | Sunderland | Sunderland |
| region | North East | North East |
| Website | www.hillviewinfant.co.uk/ | www.staidanscatholicacademy.co.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Hill View Infant Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (85.7 vs 71.1).
- •St Aidan's Catholic Academy is the larger school with 1,057 students compared with 439.
- •Hill View Infant Academy is co-educational and St Aidan's Catholic Academy is boys.
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 St Aidan's Catholic Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Hill View Infant Academy ranks higher (85.7 vs 71.1 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 St Aidan's Catholic Academy?
About 1.0 km in a straight line, between Sunderland and Sunderland in North East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Hill View Infant Academy: 439. St Aidan's Catholic Academy: 1,057. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Hill View Infant Academy and St Aidan's Catholic Academy rank in North East?
Hill View Infant Academy is 66th of 811 and St Aidan's Catholic Academy is 35th of 185 among primary schools in North East on the 2025 Success Index (England).