Ouston Primary School vs Redby Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North East, England, 15 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Ouston Primary School
Chester le Street · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
259 students
Redby Academy
Sunderland · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
259 students
| Measure | Ouston Primary School Chester le Street, North East | Redby Academy Sunderland, North East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 53 Top 50% | 70 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #374 of 811 | #197 of 811 |
| National rank | #7414 of 15,697 | #3950 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 259 | 259 |
| Pupils on roll | 259 | 259 |
| Free school meals | 14.7% | 13.4% |
| Capacity filled | 92.5% | 61.7% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 54% | 70% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 19% | 13% |
| 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 | Chester le Street | Sunderland |
| region | North East | North East |
| Website | www.oustonprimary.durham.sch.uk | www.rdb.tynecoast.academy/ |
The verdict
- •Redby Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (69.8 vs 52.7).
- •Redby Academy does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (70% vs 54%).
- •Ouston Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (19% vs 13%).
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 Ouston Primary School better than Redby Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Redby Academy ranks higher (69.8 vs 52.7 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 Ouston Primary School and Redby Academy?
About 15 km in a straight line, between Chester le Street and Sunderland in North East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Ouston Primary School: 259. Redby Academy: 259. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Ouston Primary School and Redby Academy rank in North East?
Ouston Primary School is 374th of 811 and Redby Academy is 197th of 811 among primary schools in North East on the 2025 Success Index (England).