Red House Academy vs UTC South Durham
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in North East, England, 38 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Red House Academy
Sunderland · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
432 students
UTC South Durham
Newton Aycliffe · Academy secondary · Ages 14–19
421 students
| Measure | Red House Academy Sunderland, North East | UTC South Durham Newton Aycliffe, North East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 43 Lower 50% | 28 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #103 of 185 | #139 of 185 |
| National rank | #2332 of 4,090 | #3077 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 11–16 | Ages 14–19 |
| Students | 432 | 421 |
| Pupils on roll | 432 | 421 |
| Free school meals | 59.5% | 36.5% |
| Capacity filled | 72% | 70.2% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 44.8 | 39.2 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 51.3% | 29.1% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 65.4% | 49.6% |
| EBacc average points | 3.94 | 2.88 |
| A level points per entry | – | 31.9 |
| town | Sunderland | Newton Aycliffe |
| region | North East | North East |
| Website | rha.northerneducationtrust.org/ | www.utcsouthdurham.org |
The verdict
- •Red House Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (42.5 vs 27.8).
- •Red House Academy is the larger school with 432 students compared with 421.
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 Red House Academy better than UTC South Durham?
On the Success Index (England), Red House Academy ranks higher (42.5 vs 27.8 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 Red House Academy and UTC South Durham?
About 38 km in a straight line, between Sunderland and Newton Aycliffe in North East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Red House Academy: 432. UTC South Durham: 421. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Red House Academy and UTC South Durham rank in North East?
Red House Academy is 103rd of 185 and UTC South Durham is 139th of 185 among secondary schools in North East on the 2025 Success Index (England).