Huntcliff School vs Skelton Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North East, England, 1.9 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Huntcliff School
Saltburn By the Sea · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
544 students
Skelton Primary School
Saltburn-by-the-Sea · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
462 students
| Measure | Huntcliff School Saltburn By the Sea, North East | Skelton Primary School Saltburn-by-the-Sea, North East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 63 Top 50% | 35 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #50 of 185 | #562 of 811 |
| National rank | #1346 of 4,090 | #11333 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–16 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 544 | 462 |
| Pupils on roll | 544 | 462 |
| Free school meals | 33.5% | 31.7% |
| Capacity filled | 97.1% | 60.9% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 62% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 2% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 49.3 | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 57.3% | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 76.4% | – |
| EBacc average points | 4.43 | – |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Saltburn By the Sea | Saltburn-by-the-Sea |
| region | North East | North East |
| Website | huntcliff.co.uk/ | www.skeltonprimaryschool.co.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Huntcliff School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (62.9 vs 34.5).
- •Huntcliff School is the larger school with 544 students compared with 462.
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 Huntcliff School better than Skelton Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Huntcliff School ranks higher (62.9 vs 34.5 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 Huntcliff School and Skelton Primary School?
About 1.9 km in a straight line, between Saltburn By the Sea and Saltburn-by-the-Sea in North East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Huntcliff School: 544. Skelton Primary School: 462. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Huntcliff School and Skelton Primary School rank in North East?
Huntcliff School is 50th of 185 and Skelton Primary School is 562nd of 811 among secondary schools in North East on the 2025 Success Index (England).