Hill View Infant Academy vs St Leonard's Catholic Primary School, Silksworth
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North East, England, 1.5 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 Leonard's Catholic Primary School, Silksworth
Sunderland · Academy primary · Ages 5–11
207 students
| Measure | Hill View Infant Academy Sunderland, North East | St Leonard's Catholic Primary School, Silksworth Sunderland, North East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 86 Top 10% | 84 Top 10% |
| Region rank | #66 of 811 | #77 of 811 |
| National rank | #1328 of 15,697 | #1531 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–7 | Ages 5–11 |
| Students | 439 | 207 |
| Pupils on roll | 439 | 207 |
| Free school meals | 8.6% | 21.7% |
| Capacity filled | 121.9% | 98.6% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 85% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 24% |
| 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.stleonardsprimary.org.uk |
The verdict
- •Hill View Infant Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (85.7 vs 84.3).
- •Hill View Infant Academy is the larger school with 439 students compared with 207.
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 Leonard's Catholic Primary School, Silksworth?
On the Success Index (England), Hill View Infant Academy ranks higher (85.7 vs 84.3 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 Leonard's Catholic Primary School, Silksworth?
About 1.5 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 Leonard's Catholic Primary School, Silksworth: 207. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Hill View Infant Academy and St Leonard's Catholic Primary School, Silksworth rank in North East?
Hill View Infant Academy is 66th of 811 and St Leonard's Catholic Primary School, Silksworth is 77th of 811 among primary schools in North East on the 2025 Success Index (England).