Hylton Castle Primary School vs Town End Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North East, England, 729 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
Town End Academy
Sunderland · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
218 students
| Measure | Hylton Castle Primary School Sunderland, North East | Town End Academy Sunderland, North East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 10 Lower 50% | 25 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #773 of 811 | #657 of 811 |
| National rank | #15300 of 15,697 | #13228 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 2–11 |
| Students | 229 | 218 |
| Pupils on roll | 229 | 218 |
| Free school meals | 52.5% | 48.4% |
| Capacity filled | 95.4% | 103.8% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 43% | 54% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 0% | 4% |
| 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 | townend.wiseacademies.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Town End Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (24.8 vs 9.5).
- •Town End Academy does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (54% vs 43%).
- •Town End Academy does better on ks2: higher standard (4% vs 0%).
- •Hylton Castle Primary School is the larger school with 229 students compared with 218.
- •Hylton Castle Primary School is a local authority school while Town End 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.
Free academic assessment
Torn between two schools? Start with your child.
Whichever you choose, a free Success Tutoring assessment shows exactly where your child is in English and Maths and how to get ahead before the next school year.
- Personalised learning plan mapped to the Australian Curriculum
- English & Maths from Kindergarten to Year 12
- Flexible memberships, no lock-in contracts
- Centres across NSW, VIC, QLD, WA, SA and ACT
Frequently asked questions
Is Hylton Castle Primary School better than Town End Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Town End Academy ranks higher (24.8 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 Town End Academy?
About 729 m in a straight line, between Sunderland and Sunderland in North East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Hylton Castle Primary School: 229. Town End Academy: 218. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Hylton Castle Primary School and Town End Academy rank in North East?
Hylton Castle Primary School is 773rd of 811 and Town End Academy is 657th of 811 among primary schools in North East on the 2025 Success Index (England).