Lift Unity City vs St Pius X Catholic Primary School, a Catholic Voluntary Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North East, England, 439 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
St Pius X Catholic Primary School, a Catholic Voluntary Academy
Middlesbrough · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
194 students
| Measure | Lift Unity City Middlesbrough, North East | St Pius X Catholic Primary School, a Catholic Voluntary Academy Middlesbrough, North East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 11 Lower 50% | 10 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #179 of 185 | #774 of 811 |
| National rank | #3942 of 4,090 | #15303 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–16 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 1,033 | 194 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,033 | 194 |
| Free school meals | 72% | 45.1% |
| Capacity filled | 98.4% | 92.4% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 40% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 0% |
| 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 | stpiusx.npcat.org.uk |
The verdict
- •Lift Unity City scores higher on the Success Index (England) (10.6 vs 9.5).
- •Lift Unity City is the larger school with 1,033 students compared with 194.
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 St Pius X Catholic Primary School, a Catholic Voluntary Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Lift Unity City ranks higher (10.6 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 Lift Unity City and St Pius X Catholic Primary School, a Catholic Voluntary Academy?
About 439 m in a straight line, between Middlesbrough and Middlesbrough in North East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Lift Unity City: 1,033. St Pius X Catholic Primary School, a Catholic Voluntary Academy: 194. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Lift Unity City and St Pius X Catholic Primary School, a Catholic Voluntary Academy rank in North East?
Lift Unity City is 179th of 185 and St Pius X Catholic Primary School, a Catholic Voluntary Academy is 774th of 811 among secondary schools in North East on the 2025 Success Index (England).