Marsden Primary School vs Whitburn Village Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North East, England, 1.4 km 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 Village Primary School
Sunderland · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
244 students
| Measure | Marsden Primary School Sunderland, North East | Whitburn Village Primary School Sunderland, North East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 61 Top 50% | 82 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #284 of 811 | #97 of 811 |
| National rank | #5669 of 15,697 | #1891 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 2–11 |
| Students | 209 | 244 |
| Pupils on roll | 209 | 244 |
| Free school meals | 25.1% | 9.8% |
| Capacity filled | 99.5% | 103.4% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 67% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 15% | – |
| 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 | Sunderland | Sunderland |
| region | North East | North East |
| Website | www.marsdenprimary.org.uk | www.whitburnvillageprimary.co.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Whitburn Village Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (81.8 vs 60.9).
- •Whitburn Village Primary School is the larger school with 244 students compared with 209.
- •Marsden Primary School is a local authority school while Whitburn Village Primary School 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 Village Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Whitburn Village Primary School ranks higher (81.8 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 Village Primary School?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Sunderland and Sunderland in North East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Marsden Primary School: 209. Whitburn Village Primary School: 244. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Marsden Primary School and Whitburn Village Primary School rank in North East?
Marsden Primary School is 284th of 811 and Whitburn Village Primary School is 97th of 811 among primary schools in North East on the 2025 Success Index (England).