Outwood Academy Redcar vs Riverdale Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North East, England, 679 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Outwood Academy Redcar
Redcar · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
656 students
Riverdale Primary School
Redcar · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
179 students
| Measure | Outwood Academy Redcar Redcar, North East | Riverdale Primary School Redcar, North East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 20 Lower 50% | 14 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #159 of 185 | #747 of 811 |
| National rank | #3570 of 4,090 | #14844 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–16 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 656 | 179 |
| Pupils on roll | 656 | 179 |
| Free school meals | 52.6% | 33.5% |
| Capacity filled | 76.1% | 75.8% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 43% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 0% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 37.3 | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 33.3% | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 53.3% | – |
| EBacc average points | 3.43 | – |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Redcar | Redcar |
| region | North East | North East |
| Website | www.redcar.outwood.com | – |
The verdict
- •Outwood Academy Redcar scores higher on the Success Index (England) (19.7 vs 13.7).
- •Outwood Academy Redcar is the larger school with 656 students compared with 179.
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 Redcar better than Riverdale Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Outwood Academy Redcar ranks higher (19.7 vs 13.7 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 Outwood Academy Redcar and Riverdale Primary School?
About 679 m in a straight line, between Redcar and Redcar in North East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Outwood Academy Redcar: 656. Riverdale Primary School: 179. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Outwood Academy Redcar and Riverdale Primary School rank in North East?
Outwood Academy Redcar is 159th of 185 and Riverdale Primary School is 747th of 811 among secondary schools in North East on the 2025 Success Index (England).