Hopespring Sunderland vs Valley Road Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North East, England, 1.2 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
Valley Road Academy
Sunderland · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
344 students
| Measure | Hopespring Sunderland Sunderland, North East | Valley Road Academy Sunderland, North East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | – Not rated | 75 Top 25% |
| Region rank | – | #149 of 811 |
| National rank | – | #2976 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Independent | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–16 | Ages 2–11 |
| Students | 24 | 344 |
| Pupils on roll | 24 | 344 |
| Free school meals | – | 38.5% |
| Capacity filled | 80% | 81.9% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 85% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 15% |
| 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.valleyroadschool.co.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Valley Road Academy is the larger school with 344 students compared with 24.
- •Hopespring Sunderland is a independent school while Valley Road Academy is a academy 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 Valley Road Academy?
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 Valley Road Academy?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Sunderland and Sunderland in North East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Hopespring Sunderland: 24. Valley Road Academy: 344. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Hopespring Sunderland and Valley Road Academy rank in North East?
Hopespring Sunderland is unranked and Valley Road Academy is 149th of 811 among secondary schools in North East on the 2025 Success Index (England).