Richard Avenue Primary School vs Wheatley Hill Community Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North East, England, 17 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Richard Avenue Primary School
Sunderland · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
445 students
Wheatley Hill Community Primary School
Durham · Local authority primary · Ages 2–11
445 students
| Measure | Richard Avenue Primary School Sunderland, North East | Wheatley Hill Community Primary School Durham, North East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 51 Top 50% | 40 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #388 of 811 | #511 of 811 |
| National rank | #7800 of 15,697 | #10189 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 2–11 |
| Students | 445 | 445 |
| Pupils on roll | 445 | 445 |
| Free school meals | 22% | 42.5% |
| Capacity filled | 106% | 177.3% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 64% | 68% |
| 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 | Sunderland | Durham |
| region | North East | North East |
| Website | www.richardavenue.co.uk/ | www.whprimary.com |
The verdict
- •Richard Avenue Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (50.8 vs 39.9).
- •Wheatley Hill Community Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (68% vs 64%).
- •Richard Avenue Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (8% vs 2%).
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 Richard Avenue Primary School better than Wheatley Hill Community Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Richard Avenue Primary School ranks higher (50.8 vs 39.9 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 Richard Avenue Primary School and Wheatley Hill Community Primary School?
About 17 km in a straight line, between Sunderland and Durham in North East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Richard Avenue Primary School: 445. Wheatley Hill Community Primary School: 445. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Richard Avenue Primary School and Wheatley Hill Community Primary School rank in North East?
Richard Avenue Primary School is 388th of 811 and Wheatley Hill Community Primary School is 511th of 811 among primary schools in North East on the 2025 Success Index (England).