Ings Farm Primary School vs Outwood Academy Bydales
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North East, England, 2.3 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Ings Farm Primary School
Redcar · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
446 students
Outwood Academy Bydales
Redcar · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
832 students
| Measure | Ings Farm Primary School Redcar, North East | Outwood Academy Bydales Redcar, North East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 57 Top 50% | 62 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #328 of 811 | #55 of 185 |
| National rank | #6419 of 15,697 | #1403 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 11–16 |
| Students | 446 | 832 |
| Pupils on roll | 446 | 832 |
| Free school meals | 12.7% | 26% |
| Capacity filled | 108.3% | 104% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 62% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 11% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 46.6 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 55.9% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 72% |
| EBacc average points | – | 4.50 |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Redcar | Redcar |
| region | North East | North East |
| Website | www.ingsfarmprimaryschool.co.uk | www.bydales.outwood.com |
The verdict
- •Outwood Academy Bydales scores higher on the Success Index (England) (61.5 vs 57.2).
- •Outwood Academy Bydales is the larger school with 832 students compared with 446.
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 Ings Farm Primary School better than Outwood Academy Bydales?
On the Success Index (England), Outwood Academy Bydales ranks higher (61.5 vs 57.2 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 Ings Farm Primary School and Outwood Academy Bydales?
About 2.3 km in a straight line, between Redcar and Redcar in North East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Ings Farm Primary School: 446. Outwood Academy Bydales: 832. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Ings Farm Primary School and Outwood Academy Bydales rank in North East?
Ings Farm Primary School is 328th of 811 and Outwood Academy Bydales is 55th of 185 among primary schools in North East on the 2025 Success Index (England).