Northern Saints Church of England Academy vs Red House Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North East, England, 802 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Northern Saints Church of England Academy
Sunderland · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
423 students
Red House Academy
Sunderland · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
432 students
| Measure | Northern Saints Church of England Academy Sunderland, North East | Red House Academy Sunderland, North East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 51 Top 50% | 43 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #386 of 811 | #103 of 185 |
| National rank | #7773 of 15,697 | #2332 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 11–16 |
| Students | 423 | 432 |
| Pupils on roll | 423 | 432 |
| Free school meals | 58.9% | 59.5% |
| Capacity filled | 67.1% | 72% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 68% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 11% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 44.8 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 51.3% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 65.4% |
| EBacc average points | – | 3.94 |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Sunderland | Sunderland |
| region | North East | North East |
| Website | www.nsprimary.org.uk/ | rha.northerneducationtrust.org/ |
The verdict
- •Northern Saints Church of England Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (50.9 vs 42.5).
- •Red House Academy is the larger school with 432 students compared with 423.
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 Northern Saints Church of England Academy better than Red House Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Northern Saints Church of England Academy ranks higher (50.9 vs 42.5 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 Northern Saints Church of England Academy and Red House Academy?
About 802 m in a straight line, between Sunderland and Sunderland in North East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Northern Saints Church of England Academy: 423. Red House Academy: 432. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Northern Saints Church of England Academy and Red House Academy rank in North East?
Northern Saints Church of England Academy is 386th of 811 and Red House Academy is 103rd of 185 among primary schools in North East on the 2025 Success Index (England).