Lakes Primary School vs Rye Hills Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North East, England, 691 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Lakes Primary School
Redcar · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
267 students
Rye Hills Academy
Redcar · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
763 students
| Measure | Lakes Primary School Redcar, North East | Rye Hills Academy Redcar, North East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 26 Lower 50% | 68 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #647 of 811 | #39 of 185 |
| National rank | #13009 of 15,697 | #1127 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 2–11 | Ages 11–16 |
| Students | 267 | 763 |
| Pupils on roll | 267 | 763 |
| Free school meals | 43.9% | 31.7% |
| Capacity filled | 84.8% | 64.9% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 56% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 3% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 51.9 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 55.6% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 76.2% |
| EBacc average points | – | 4.75 |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Redcar | Redcar |
| region | North East | North East |
| Website | lakesprimaryschool.co.uk | www.ryehillsacademy.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Rye Hills Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (67.6 vs 25.9).
- •Rye Hills Academy is the larger school with 763 students compared with 267.
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 Lakes Primary School better than Rye Hills Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Rye Hills Academy ranks higher (67.6 vs 25.9 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 Lakes Primary School and Rye Hills Academy?
About 691 m in a straight line, between Redcar and Redcar in North East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Lakes Primary School: 267. Rye Hills Academy: 763. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Lakes Primary School and Rye Hills Academy rank in North East?
Lakes Primary School is 647th of 811 and Rye Hills Academy is 39th of 185 among primary schools in North East on the 2025 Success Index (England).