Mill Hill Primary School vs New Silksworth Academy Infant
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North East, England, 975 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Mill Hill Primary School
Sunderland · Local authority primary · Ages 5–11
434 students
New Silksworth Academy Infant
Sunderland · Academy primary · Ages 2–7
215 students
| Measure | Mill Hill Primary School Sunderland, North East | New Silksworth Academy Infant Sunderland, North East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 71 Top 25% | 34 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #186 of 811 | #567 of 811 |
| National rank | #3707 of 15,697 | #11472 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 5–11 | Ages 2–7 |
| Students | 434 | 215 |
| Pupils on roll | 434 | 215 |
| Free school meals | 15.4% | 28.9% |
| Capacity filled | 103.3% | 102.4% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 79% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 7% | – |
| 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.millhillprimaryschool.co.uk/ | www.newsilksworthacademy.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Mill Hill Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (71.1 vs 33.8).
- •Mill Hill Primary School is the larger school with 434 students compared with 215.
- •Mill Hill Primary School is a local authority school while New Silksworth Academy Infant 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 Mill Hill Primary School better than New Silksworth Academy Infant?
On the Success Index (England), Mill Hill Primary School ranks higher (71.1 vs 33.8 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 Mill Hill Primary School and New Silksworth Academy Infant?
About 975 m in a straight line, between Sunderland and Sunderland in North East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Mill Hill Primary School: 434. New Silksworth Academy Infant: 215. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Mill Hill Primary School and New Silksworth Academy Infant rank in North East?
Mill Hill Primary School is 186th of 811 and New Silksworth Academy Infant is 567th of 811 among primary schools in North East on the 2025 Success Index (England).