Mill Lane Primary School vs North Shore Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North East, England, 1.3 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Mill Lane Primary School
Stockton-on-Tees · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
252 students
North Shore Academy
Stockton-on-Tees · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
850 students
| Measure | Mill Lane Primary School Stockton-on-Tees, North East | North Shore Academy Stockton-on-Tees, North East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 15 Lower 50% | 50 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #738 of 811 | #88 of 185 |
| National rank | #14706 of 15,697 | #1956 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 11–16 |
| Students | 252 | 850 |
| Pupils on roll | 252 | 850 |
| Free school meals | 55.1% | 53.9% |
| Capacity filled | 98.8% | 81% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 52% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 0% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 48.2 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 48.4% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 68.9% |
| EBacc average points | – | 4.41 |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Stockton-on-Tees | Stockton-on-Tees |
| region | North East | North East |
| Website | www.milllane.org.uk | nsa.northerneducationtrust.org/ |
The verdict
- •North Shore Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (50.1 vs 14.9).
- •North Shore Academy is the larger school with 850 students compared with 252.
- •Mill Lane Primary School is a local authority school while North Shore 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 Mill Lane Primary School better than North Shore Academy?
On the Success Index (England), North Shore Academy ranks higher (50.1 vs 14.9 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 Mill Lane Primary School and North Shore Academy?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Stockton-on-Tees and Stockton-on-Tees in North East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Mill Lane Primary School: 252. North Shore Academy: 850. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Mill Lane Primary School and North Shore Academy rank in North East?
Mill Lane Primary School is 738th of 811 and North Shore Academy is 88th of 185 among primary schools in North East on the 2025 Success Index (England).