Northern Saints Church of England Academy vs Willow Wood Community Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North East, England, 806 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
Willow Wood Community Primary School
Sunderland · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
290 students
| Measure | Northern Saints Church of England Academy Sunderland, North East | Willow Wood Community Primary School Sunderland, North East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 51 Top 50% | 57 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #386 of 811 | #333 of 811 |
| National rank | #7773 of 15,697 | #6503 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 423 | 290 |
| Pupils on roll | 423 | 290 |
| Free school meals | 58.9% | 60.4% |
| Capacity filled | 67.1% | 122.9% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 68% | 75% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 11% | 9% |
| 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.wwprimary.org.uk |
The verdict
- •Willow Wood Community Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (56.9 vs 50.9).
- •Willow Wood Community Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (75% vs 68%).
- •Northern Saints Church of England Academy does better on ks2: higher standard (11% vs 9%).
- •Northern Saints Church of England Academy is the larger school with 423 students compared with 290.
- •Northern Saints Church of England Academy is a academy school while Willow Wood Community Primary School is a local authority 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 Northern Saints Church of England Academy better than Willow Wood Community Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Willow Wood Community Primary School ranks higher (56.9 vs 50.9 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 Northern Saints Church of England Academy and Willow Wood Community Primary School?
About 806 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. Willow Wood Community Primary School: 290. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Northern Saints Church of England Academy and Willow Wood Community Primary School rank in North East?
Northern Saints Church of England Academy is 386th of 811 and Willow Wood Community Primary School is 333rd of 811 among primary schools in North East on the 2025 Success Index (England).