Hopespring Sunderland vs Open Air Education
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North East, England, 16 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Hopespring Sunderland
Sunderland · Independent secondary · Ages 11–16
24 students
Open Air Education
Castle Eden Dene Nnr · Independent all-through · Ages 4–14
21 students
| Measure | Hopespring Sunderland Sunderland, North East | Open Air Education Castle Eden Dene Nnr, North East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | – Not rated | – Not rated |
| Region rank | – | – |
| National rank | – | – |
| Sector | Independent | Independent |
| Type | Secondary | All-through |
| Year range | Ages 11–16 | Ages 4–14 |
| Students | 24 | 21 |
| Pupils on roll | 24 | 21 |
| Free school meals | – | – |
| Capacity filled | 80% | 30% |
| 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 | Castle Eden Dene Nnr |
| region | North East | North East |
| Website | www.hopespringeducation.org/ | www.openair.education |
The verdict
- •Hopespring Sunderland is the larger school with 24 students compared with 21.
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 Hopespring Sunderland better than Open Air Education?
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 Hopespring Sunderland and Open Air Education?
About 16 km in a straight line, between Sunderland and Castle Eden Dene Nnr in North East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Hopespring Sunderland: 24. Open Air Education: 21. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Hopespring Sunderland and Open Air Education rank in North East?
Hopespring Sunderland is unranked and Open Air Education is unranked among secondary schools in North East on the 2025 Success Index (England).