Huntcliff School vs Westgarth Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North East, England, 3.2 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
Westgarth Primary School
Redcar · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
329 students
| Measure | Huntcliff School Saltburn By the Sea, North East | Westgarth Primary School Redcar, North East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 63 Top 50% | 78 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #50 of 185 | #121 of 811 |
| National rank | #1346 of 4,090 | #2556 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–16 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 544 | 329 |
| Pupils on roll | 544 | 329 |
| Free school meals | 33.5% | 11.2% |
| Capacity filled | 97.1% | 104.4% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 77% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 11% |
| 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 | Redcar |
| region | North East | North East |
| Website | huntcliff.co.uk/ | www.westgarthprimaryschool.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Westgarth Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (77.6 vs 62.9).
- •Huntcliff School is the larger school with 544 students compared with 329.
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 Westgarth Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Westgarth Primary School ranks higher (77.6 vs 62.9 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 Huntcliff School and Westgarth Primary School?
About 3.2 km in a straight line, between Saltburn By the Sea and Redcar in North East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Huntcliff School: 544. Westgarth Primary School: 329. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Huntcliff School and Westgarth Primary School rank in North East?
Huntcliff School is 50th of 185 and Westgarth Primary School is 121st of 811 among secondary schools in North East on the 2025 Success Index (England).