Longhoughton Church of England Primary School vs Whitecliffe Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North East, England, 107 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Longhoughton Church of England Primary School
Alnwick · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
93 students
Whitecliffe Academy
Saltburn-By-The-Sea · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
91 students
| Measure | Longhoughton Church of England Primary School Alnwick, North East | Whitecliffe Academy Saltburn-By-The-Sea, North East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 56 Top 50% | 60 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #336 of 811 | #293 of 811 |
| National rank | #6692 of 15,697 | #5831 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 93 | 91 |
| Pupils on roll | 93 | 91 |
| Free school meals | 18.3% | 53.5% |
| Capacity filled | 44.3% | 65% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 73% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 13% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | – |
| EBacc average points | – | – |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Alnwick | Saltburn-By-The-Sea |
| region | North East | North East |
| Website | www.longhoughton.northumberland.sch.uk | wa.northerneducationtrust.org/ |
The verdict
- •Whitecliffe Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (60.1 vs 56.0).
- •Longhoughton Church of England Primary School is the larger school with 93 students compared with 91.
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 Longhoughton Church of England Primary School better than Whitecliffe Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Whitecliffe Academy ranks higher (60.1 vs 56.0 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 Longhoughton Church of England Primary School and Whitecliffe Academy?
About 107 km in a straight line, between Alnwick and Saltburn-By-The-Sea in North East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Longhoughton Church of England Primary School: 93. Whitecliffe Academy: 91. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Longhoughton Church of England Primary School and Whitecliffe Academy rank in North East?
Longhoughton Church of England Primary School is 336th of 811 and Whitecliffe Academy is 293rd of 811 among primary schools in North East on the 2025 Success Index (England).