Outwood Academy Bishopsgarth vs St Hild's Church of England School
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in North East, England, 17 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Outwood Academy Bishopsgarth
Stockton-on-Tees · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
580 students
St Hild's Church of England School
Hartlepool · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
581 students
| Measure | Outwood Academy Bishopsgarth Stockton-on-Tees, North East | St Hild's Church of England School Hartlepool, North East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 13 Lower 50% | 14 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #172 of 185 | #171 of 185 |
| National rank | #3874 of 4,090 | #3851 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 11–16 | Ages 11–16 |
| Students | 580 | 581 |
| Pupils on roll | 580 | 581 |
| Free school meals | 51.6% | 52.2% |
| Capacity filled | 96.7% | 58.6% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 31.1 | 34.0 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 28.4% | 25.2% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 43.2% | 39.8% |
| EBacc average points | 2.54 | 2.69 |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Stockton-on-Tees | Hartlepool |
| region | North East | North East |
| Website | www.bishopsgarth.outwood.com | sthilds.neat.org.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (England) scores (13.1 vs 13.7).
- •St Hild's Church of England School is the larger school with 581 students compared with 580.
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 Outwood Academy Bishopsgarth better than St Hild's Church of England School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (England). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Outwood Academy Bishopsgarth and St Hild's Church of England School?
About 17 km in a straight line, between Stockton-on-Tees and Hartlepool in North East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Outwood Academy Bishopsgarth: 580. St Hild's Church of England School: 581. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Outwood Academy Bishopsgarth and St Hild's Church of England School rank in North East?
Outwood Academy Bishopsgarth is 172nd of 185 and St Hild's Church of England School is 171st of 185 among secondary schools in North East on the 2025 Success Index (England).