Hill View Junior Academy vs Ridgeway Primary Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North East, England, 9.4 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Hill View Junior Academy
Sunderland · Academy primary · Ages 7–11
451 students
Ridgeway Primary Academy
South Shields · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
452 students
| Measure | Hill View Junior Academy Sunderland, North East | Ridgeway Primary Academy South Shields, North East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 85 Top 10% | 19 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #76 of 811 | #698 of 811 |
| National rank | #1496 of 15,697 | #14138 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 7–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 451 | 452 |
| Pupils on roll | 451 | 452 |
| Free school meals | 16.2% | 48.2% |
| Capacity filled | 94% | 95.8% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 81% | 51% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 21% | 2% |
| 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 | South Shields |
| region | North East | North East |
| Website | www.hillviewjuniors.co.uk | www.rpa.tynecoast.academy |
The verdict
- •Hill View Junior Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (84.5 vs 19.0).
- •Hill View Junior Academy does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (81% vs 51%).
- •Hill View Junior Academy does better on ks2: higher standard (21% vs 2%).
- •Ridgeway Primary Academy is the larger school with 452 students compared with 451.
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 Junior Academy better than Ridgeway Primary Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Hill View Junior Academy ranks higher (84.5 vs 19.0 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 Hill View Junior Academy and Ridgeway Primary Academy?
About 9.4 km in a straight line, between Sunderland and South Shields in North East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Hill View Junior Academy: 451. Ridgeway Primary Academy: 452. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Hill View Junior Academy and Ridgeway Primary Academy rank in North East?
Hill View Junior Academy is 76th of 811 and Ridgeway Primary Academy is 698th of 811 among primary schools in North East on the 2025 Success Index (England).