Lift Unity City vs Oxclose Community Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in North East, England, 44 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Lift Unity City
Middlesbrough · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
1,033 students
Oxclose Community Academy
Washington · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
1,029 students
| Measure | Lift Unity City Middlesbrough, North East | Oxclose Community Academy Washington, North East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 11 Lower 50% | 31 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #179 of 185 | #133 of 185 |
| National rank | #3942 of 4,090 | #2907 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 11–16 | Ages 11–16 |
| Students | 1,033 | 1,029 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,033 | 1,029 |
| Free school meals | 72% | 38.6% |
| Capacity filled | 98.4% | 98% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 34.2 | 41.8 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 20.6% | 31% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 41.3% | 56.8% |
| EBacc average points | 2.80 | 3.52 |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Middlesbrough | Washington |
| region | North East | North East |
| Website | sites.google.com/aetinet.org/unity-city-academy/home | www.oxclosecommunity.laidlawschoolstrust.co.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Oxclose Community Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (31.1 vs 10.6).
- •Lift Unity City is the larger school with 1,033 students compared with 1,029.
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 Lift Unity City better than Oxclose Community Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Oxclose Community Academy ranks higher (31.1 vs 10.6 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 Lift Unity City and Oxclose Community Academy?
About 44 km in a straight line, between Middlesbrough and Washington in North East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Lift Unity City: 1,033. Oxclose Community Academy: 1,029. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Lift Unity City and Oxclose Community Academy rank in North East?
Lift Unity City is 179th of 185 and Oxclose Community Academy is 133rd of 185 among secondary schools in North East on the 2025 Success Index (England).