Hopespring Sunderland vs Ryhope Junior School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North East, England, 1.7 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
Ryhope Junior School
Sunderland · Local authority primary · Ages 7–11
158 students
| Measure | Hopespring Sunderland Sunderland, North East | Ryhope Junior School Sunderland, North East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | – Not rated | 46 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | – | #440 of 811 |
| National rank | – | #8902 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Independent | Local authority |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–16 | Ages 7–11 |
| Students | 24 | 158 |
| Pupils on roll | 24 | 158 |
| Free school meals | – | 54.4% |
| Capacity filled | 80% | 65.8% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 67% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 8% |
| 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.hopespringeducation.org/ | www.ryhopejuniors.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Ryhope Junior School is the larger school with 158 students compared with 24.
- •Hopespring Sunderland is a independent school while Ryhope Junior School is a local authority school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Ryhope Junior School?
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 Ryhope Junior School?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between Sunderland and Sunderland in North East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Hopespring Sunderland: 24. Ryhope Junior School: 158. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Hopespring Sunderland and Ryhope Junior School rank in North East?
Hopespring Sunderland is unranked and Ryhope Junior School is 440th of 811 among secondary schools in North East on the 2025 Success Index (England).