Lift Unity City vs Park End Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North East, England, 707 m 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
Park End Primary School
Middlesbrough · Local authority primary · Ages 2–11
608 students
| Measure | Lift Unity City Middlesbrough, North East | Park End Primary School Middlesbrough, North East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 11 Lower 50% | 12 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #179 of 185 | #753 of 811 |
| National rank | #3942 of 4,090 | #15079 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–16 | Ages 2–11 |
| Students | 1,033 | 608 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,033 | 608 |
| Free school meals | 72% | 70.9% |
| Capacity filled | 98.4% | 108% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 44% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 1% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 34.2 | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 20.6% | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 41.3% | – |
| EBacc average points | 2.80 | – |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Middlesbrough | Middlesbrough |
| region | North East | North East |
| Website | sites.google.com/aetinet.org/unity-city-academy/home | parkendprimary.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Park End Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (11.7 vs 10.6).
- •Lift Unity City is the larger school with 1,033 students compared with 608.
- •Lift Unity City is a academy school while Park End Primary School is a local authority 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 Lift Unity City better than Park End Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Park End Primary School ranks higher (11.7 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 Park End Primary School?
About 707 m in a straight line, between Middlesbrough and Middlesbrough in North East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Lift Unity City: 1,033. Park End Primary School: 608. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Lift Unity City and Park End Primary School rank in North East?
Lift Unity City is 179th of 185 and Park End Primary School is 753rd of 811 among secondary schools in North East on the 2025 Success Index (England).