Huntcliff School vs Thornhill Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in North East, England, 44 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
Thornhill Academy
Sunderland · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
526 students
| Measure | Huntcliff School Saltburn By the Sea, North East | Thornhill Academy Sunderland, North East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 63 Top 50% | 27 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #50 of 185 | #141 of 185 |
| National rank | #1346 of 4,090 | #3092 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 11–16 | Ages 11–16 |
| Students | 544 | 526 |
| Pupils on roll | 544 | 526 |
| Free school meals | 33.5% | 49.6% |
| Capacity filled | 97.1% | 50.1% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 49.3 | 41.4 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 57.3% | 33.3% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 76.4% | 53.7% |
| EBacc average points | 4.43 | 3.40 |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Saltburn By the Sea | Sunderland |
| region | North East | North East |
| Website | huntcliff.co.uk/ | www.thornhillschool.org.uk |
The verdict
- •Huntcliff School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (62.9 vs 27.4).
- •Huntcliff School is the larger school with 544 students compared with 526.
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 Thornhill Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Huntcliff School ranks higher (62.9 vs 27.4 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 Thornhill Academy?
About 44 km in a straight line, between Saltburn By the Sea and Sunderland in North East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Huntcliff School: 544. Thornhill Academy: 526. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Huntcliff School and Thornhill Academy rank in North East?
Huntcliff School is 50th of 185 and Thornhill Academy is 141st of 185 among secondary schools in North East on the 2025 Success Index (England).