Northern Saints Church of England Academy vs St John Bosco Catholic Primary School, Town End Farm, Sunderland
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North East, England, 1.6 km 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
St John Bosco Catholic Primary School, Town End Farm, Sunderland
Sunderland · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
203 students
| Measure | Northern Saints Church of England Academy Sunderland, North East | St John Bosco Catholic Primary School, Town End Farm, Sunderland Sunderland, North East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 51 Top 50% | 41 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #386 of 811 | #485 of 811 |
| National rank | #7773 of 15,697 | #9840 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 423 | 203 |
| Pupils on roll | 423 | 203 |
| Free school meals | 58.9% | 25.3% |
| Capacity filled | 67.1% | 96.7% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 68% | 54% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 11% | 11% |
| 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.nsprimary.org.uk/ | www.stjohnboscosunderland.org.uk |
The verdict
- •Northern Saints Church of England Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (50.9 vs 41.4).
- •Northern Saints Church of England Academy does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (68% vs 54%).
- •Northern Saints Church of England Academy is the larger school with 423 students compared with 203.
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 St John Bosco Catholic Primary School, Town End Farm, Sunderland?
On the Success Index (England), Northern Saints Church of England Academy ranks higher (50.9 vs 41.4 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 St John Bosco Catholic Primary School, Town End Farm, Sunderland?
About 1.6 km 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. St John Bosco Catholic Primary School, Town End Farm, Sunderland: 203. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Northern Saints Church of England Academy and St John Bosco Catholic Primary School, Town End Farm, Sunderland rank in North East?
Northern Saints Church of England Academy is 386th of 811 and St John Bosco Catholic Primary School, Town End Farm, Sunderland is 485th of 811 among primary schools in North East on the 2025 Success Index (England).