Monkwearmouth Academy vs Whitburn Village Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North East, England, 1.7 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Monkwearmouth Academy
Sunderland · Academy secondary · Ages 11–19
810 students
Whitburn Village Primary School
Sunderland · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
244 students
| Measure | Monkwearmouth Academy Sunderland, North East | Whitburn Village Primary School Sunderland, North East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 53 Top 50% | 82 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #81 of 185 | #97 of 811 |
| National rank | #1852 of 4,090 | #1891 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–19 | Ages 2–11 |
| Students | 810 | 244 |
| Pupils on roll | 810 | 244 |
| Free school meals | 28.9% | 9.8% |
| Capacity filled | 53.4% | 103.4% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 45.8 | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 45.2% | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 65.2% | – |
| EBacc average points | 3.84 | – |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Sunderland | Sunderland |
| region | North East | North East |
| Website | www.mwa.tynecoast.academy/ | www.whitburnvillageprimary.co.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Whitburn Village Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (81.8 vs 52.5).
- •Monkwearmouth Academy is the larger school with 810 students compared with 244.
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 Monkwearmouth Academy better than Whitburn Village Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Whitburn Village Primary School ranks higher (81.8 vs 52.5 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 Monkwearmouth Academy and Whitburn Village Primary School?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between Sunderland and Sunderland in North East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Monkwearmouth Academy: 810. Whitburn Village Primary School: 244. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Monkwearmouth Academy and Whitburn Village Primary School rank in North East?
Monkwearmouth Academy is 81st of 185 and Whitburn Village Primary School is 97th of 811 among secondary schools in North East on the 2025 Success Index (England).