Outwood Academy Riverside vs Sandhill View Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in North East, England, 37 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Outwood Academy Riverside
Middlesbrough · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
745 students
Sandhill View Academy
Sunderland · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
743 students
| Measure | Outwood Academy Riverside Middlesbrough, North East | Sandhill View Academy Sunderland, North East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 27 Lower 50% | 29 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #143 of 185 | #137 of 185 |
| National rank | #3118 of 4,090 | #2985 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 11–16 | Ages 11–16 |
| Students | 745 | 743 |
| Pupils on roll | 745 | 743 |
| Free school meals | 64% | 54% |
| Capacity filled | 71% | 99.1% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 43.2 | 38.6 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 27.5% | 48.6% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 63.3% | 59.7% |
| EBacc average points | 3.94 | 3.08 |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Middlesbrough | Sunderland |
| region | North East | North East |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Sandhill View Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (29.4 vs 26.7).
- •Outwood Academy Riverside is the larger school with 745 students compared with 743.
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 Riverside better than Sandhill View Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Sandhill View Academy ranks higher (29.4 vs 26.7 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 Riverside and Sandhill View Academy?
About 37 km in a straight line, between Middlesbrough and Sunderland in North East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Outwood Academy Riverside: 745. Sandhill View Academy: 743. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Outwood Academy Riverside and Sandhill View Academy rank in North East?
Outwood Academy Riverside is 143rd of 185 and Sandhill View Academy is 137th of 185 among secondary schools in North East on the 2025 Success Index (England).