Hylton Castle Primary School vs St John Bosco Catholic Primary School, Town End Farm, Sunderland
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North East, England, 905 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Hylton Castle Primary School
Sunderland · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
229 students
St John Bosco Catholic Primary School, Town End Farm, Sunderland
Sunderland · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
203 students
| Measure | Hylton Castle Primary School Sunderland, North East | St John Bosco Catholic Primary School, Town End Farm, Sunderland Sunderland, North East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 10 Lower 50% | 41 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #773 of 811 | #485 of 811 |
| National rank | #15300 of 15,697 | #9840 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 229 | 203 |
| Pupils on roll | 229 | 203 |
| Free school meals | 52.5% | 25.3% |
| Capacity filled | 95.4% | 96.7% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 43% | 54% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 0% | 11% |
| 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.hyltoncastleprimary.org.uk | www.stjohnboscosunderland.org.uk |
The verdict
- •St John Bosco Catholic Primary School, Town End Farm, Sunderland scores higher on the Success Index (England) (41.4 vs 9.5).
- •St John Bosco Catholic Primary School, Town End Farm, Sunderland does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (54% vs 43%).
- •St John Bosco Catholic Primary School, Town End Farm, Sunderland does better on ks2: higher standard (11% vs 0%).
- •Hylton Castle Primary School is the larger school with 229 students compared with 203.
- •Hylton Castle Primary School is a local authority school while St John Bosco Catholic Primary School, Town End Farm, Sunderland 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 Hylton Castle Primary School better than St John Bosco Catholic Primary School, Town End Farm, Sunderland?
On the Success Index (England), St John Bosco Catholic Primary School, Town End Farm, Sunderland ranks higher (41.4 vs 9.5 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 Hylton Castle Primary School and St John Bosco Catholic Primary School, Town End Farm, Sunderland?
About 905 m in a straight line, between Sunderland and Sunderland in North East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Hylton Castle Primary School: 229. St John Bosco Catholic Primary School, Town End Farm, Sunderland: 203. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Hylton Castle Primary School and St John Bosco Catholic Primary School, Town End Farm, Sunderland rank in North East?
Hylton Castle Primary School is 773rd of 811 and St John Bosco Catholic Primary School, Town End Farm, Sunderland is 485th of 811 among primary schools in North East on the 2025 Success Index (England).