Northfield School and Sports College vs Pentland Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North East, England, 1.9 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Northfield School and Sports College
Billingham · Local authority secondary · Ages 11–16
1,522 students
Pentland Primary School
Billingham · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
238 students
| Measure | Northfield School and Sports College Billingham, North East | Pentland Primary School Billingham, North East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 53 Top 50% | 9 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #80 of 185 | #776 of 811 |
| National rank | #1832 of 4,090 | #15323 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–16 | Ages 2–11 |
| Students | 1,522 | 238 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,522 | 238 |
| Free school meals | 30.2% | 39.3% |
| Capacity filled | 92.2% | 65.6% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 34% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 0% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 45.3 | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 49.3% | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 66.3% | – |
| EBacc average points | 3.97 | – |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Billingham | Billingham |
| region | North East | North East |
| Website | northfieldssc.org/ | pentlandprimary.org.uk |
The verdict
- •Northfield School and Sports College scores higher on the Success Index (England) (52.8 vs 9.2).
- •Northfield School and Sports College is the larger school with 1,522 students compared with 238.
- •Northfield School and Sports College is a local authority school while Pentland Primary School 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 Northfield School and Sports College better than Pentland Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Northfield School and Sports College ranks higher (52.8 vs 9.2 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 Northfield School and Sports College and Pentland Primary School?
About 1.9 km in a straight line, between Billingham and Billingham in North East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Northfield School and Sports College: 1,522. Pentland Primary School: 238. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Northfield School and Sports College and Pentland Primary School rank in North East?
Northfield School and Sports College is 80th of 185 and Pentland Primary School is 776th of 811 among secondary schools in North East on the 2025 Success Index (England).