Overfields Primary School vs Pennyman Primary Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North East, England, 477 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Overfields Primary School
Middlesbrough · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
189 students
Pennyman Primary Academy
Middlesbrough · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
408 students
| Measure | Overfields Primary School Middlesbrough, North East | Pennyman Primary Academy Middlesbrough, North East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 30 Lower 50% | 31 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #605 of 811 | #592 of 811 |
| National rank | #12168 of 15,697 | #11978 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 2–11 |
| Students | 189 | 408 |
| Pupils on roll | 189 | 408 |
| Free school meals | 54.5% | 69.9% |
| Capacity filled | 80.1% | 92.7% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 54% | 64% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 8% | 2% |
| 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 | Middlesbrough | Middlesbrough |
| region | North East | North East |
| Website | overfields.ironstoneacademy.org.uk/ | pennyman.teesvalleyeducation.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Pennyman Primary Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (31.3 vs 30.2).
- •Pennyman Primary Academy does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (64% vs 54%).
- •Overfields Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (8% vs 2%).
- •Pennyman Primary Academy is the larger school with 408 students compared with 189.
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 Overfields Primary School better than Pennyman Primary Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Pennyman Primary Academy ranks higher (31.3 vs 30.2 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 Overfields Primary School and Pennyman Primary Academy?
About 477 m in a straight line, between Middlesbrough and Middlesbrough in North East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Overfields Primary School: 189. Pennyman Primary Academy: 408. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Overfields Primary School and Pennyman Primary Academy rank in North East?
Overfields Primary School is 605th of 811 and Pennyman Primary Academy is 592nd of 811 among primary schools in North East on the 2025 Success Index (England).