Northfield School and Sports College vs St Michael's Catholic Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in North East, England, 2.6 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
St Michael's Catholic Academy
Billingham · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
892 students
| Measure | Northfield School and Sports College Billingham, North East | St Michael's Catholic Academy Billingham, North East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 53 Top 50% | 36 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #80 of 185 | #117 of 185 |
| National rank | #1832 of 4,090 | #2640 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 11–16 | Ages 11–16 |
| Students | 1,522 | 892 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,522 | 892 |
| Free school meals | 30.2% | 32.7% |
| Capacity filled | 92.2% | 106.2% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 45.3 | 41.9 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 49.3% | 35.9% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 66.3% | 57.4% |
| EBacc average points | 3.97 | 3.58 |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Billingham | Billingham |
| region | North East | North East |
| Website | northfieldssc.org/ | stmichaels.bhcet.org.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Northfield School and Sports College scores higher on the Success Index (England) (52.8 vs 36.3).
- •Northfield School and Sports College is the larger school with 1,522 students compared with 892.
- •Northfield School and Sports College is a local authority school while St Michael's Catholic Academy 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 St Michael's Catholic Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Northfield School and Sports College ranks higher (52.8 vs 36.3 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 St Michael's Catholic Academy?
About 2.6 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. St Michael's Catholic Academy: 892. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Northfield School and Sports College and St Michael's Catholic Academy rank in North East?
Northfield School and Sports College is 80th of 185 and St Michael's Catholic Academy is 117th of 185 among secondary schools in North East on the 2025 Success Index (England).