Ribbon School vs Westlea Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North East, England, 2.5 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Ribbon School
Seaham · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
514 students
Westlea Primary School
Seaham · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
247 students
| Measure | Ribbon School Seaham, North East | Westlea Primary School Seaham, North East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 48 Lower 50% | 62 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #421 of 811 | #272 of 811 |
| National rank | #8371 of 15,697 | #5512 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 514 | 247 |
| Pupils on roll | 514 | 247 |
| Free school meals | 41.1% | 42.9% |
| Capacity filled | 107.5% | 103.8% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 64% | 77% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 11% | 9% |
| 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 | Seaham | Seaham |
| region | North East | North East |
| Website | www.ribbonacademy.co.uk | www.westleaprimaryschool.com/ |
The verdict
- •Westlea Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (61.7 vs 48.3).
- •Westlea Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (77% vs 64%).
- •Ribbon School does better on ks2: higher standard (11% vs 9%).
- •Ribbon School is the larger school with 514 students compared with 247.
- •Ribbon School is a academy school while Westlea Primary School is a local authority school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Ribbon School better than Westlea Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Westlea Primary School ranks higher (61.7 vs 48.3 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 Ribbon School and Westlea Primary School?
About 2.5 km in a straight line, between Seaham and Seaham in North East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Ribbon School: 514. Westlea Primary School: 247. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Ribbon School and Westlea Primary School rank in North East?
Ribbon School is 421st of 811 and Westlea Primary School is 272nd of 811 among primary schools in North East on the 2025 Success Index (England).