Marsden Primary School vs Whitburn Church of England Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North East, England, 976 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Marsden Primary School
Sunderland · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
209 students
Whitburn Church of England Academy
Sunderland · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,204 students
| Measure | Marsden Primary School Sunderland, North East | Whitburn Church of England Academy Sunderland, North East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 61 Top 50% | 74 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #284 of 811 | #27 of 185 |
| National rank | #5669 of 15,697 | #843 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 209 | 1,204 |
| Pupils on roll | 209 | 1,204 |
| Free school meals | 25.1% | 9.5% |
| Capacity filled | 99.5% | 95.2% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 67% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 15% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 51.6 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 50.2% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 79.1% |
| EBacc average points | – | 4.43 |
| A level points per entry | – | 33.3 |
| town | Sunderland | Sunderland |
| region | North East | North East |
| Website | www.marsdenprimary.org.uk | www.whitburncofeacademy.org |
The verdict
- •Whitburn Church of England Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (73.9 vs 60.9).
- •Whitburn Church of England Academy is the larger school with 1,204 students compared with 209.
- •Marsden Primary School is a local authority school while Whitburn Church of England Academy is a academy 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 Marsden Primary School better than Whitburn Church of England Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Whitburn Church of England Academy ranks higher (73.9 vs 60.9 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 Marsden Primary School and Whitburn Church of England Academy?
About 976 m in a straight line, between Sunderland and Sunderland in North East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Marsden Primary School: 209. Whitburn Church of England Academy: 1,204. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Marsden Primary School and Whitburn Church of England Academy rank in North East?
Marsden Primary School is 284th of 811 and Whitburn Church of England Academy is 27th of 185 among primary schools in North East on the 2025 Success Index (England).