Hudson Road Primary School vs Southmoor Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North East, England, 1.4 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Hudson Road Primary School
Sunderland · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
345 students
Southmoor Academy
Sunderland · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,398 students
| Measure | Hudson Road Primary School Sunderland, North East | Southmoor Academy Sunderland, North East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 56 Top 50% | 54 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #338 of 811 | #74 of 185 |
| National rank | #6779 of 15,697 | #1779 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 345 | 1,398 |
| Pupils on roll | 345 | 1,398 |
| Free school meals | 37.3% | 37% |
| Capacity filled | 94% | 110.6% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 68% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 12% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 49.0 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 49% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 72.9% |
| EBacc average points | – | 4.39 |
| A level points per entry | – | 31.2 |
| town | Sunderland | Sunderland |
| region | North East | North East |
| Website | www.hudsonroad.org.uk/ | www.southmoorschool.co.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Hudson Road Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (55.6 vs 53.9).
- •Southmoor Academy is the larger school with 1,398 students compared with 345.
- •Hudson Road Primary School is a local authority school while Southmoor 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 Hudson Road Primary School better than Southmoor Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Hudson Road Primary School ranks higher (55.6 vs 53.9 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 Hudson Road Primary School and Southmoor Academy?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Sunderland and Sunderland in North East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Hudson Road Primary School: 345. Southmoor Academy: 1,398. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Hudson Road Primary School and Southmoor Academy rank in North East?
Hudson Road Primary School is 338th of 811 and Southmoor Academy is 74th of 185 among primary schools in North East on the 2025 Success Index (England).