Rose Wood Academy vs Stranton Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North East, England, 18 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Rose Wood Academy
Middlesbrough · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
368 students
Stranton Primary School
Hartlepool · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
367 students
| Measure | Rose Wood Academy Middlesbrough, North East | Stranton Primary School Hartlepool, North East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 55 Top 50% | 55 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #341 of 811 | #352 of 811 |
| National rank | #6823 of 15,697 | #6988 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 2–11 |
| Students | 368 | 367 |
| Pupils on roll | 368 | 367 |
| Free school meals | 25.9% | 63.1% |
| Capacity filled | 105.1% | 100.5% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 66% | 71% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 11% | 11% |
| 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 | Hartlepool |
| region | North East | North East |
| Website | www.rosewoodacademy.co.uk/ | www.strantonschool.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (England) scores (55.4 vs 54.6).
- •Stranton Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (71% vs 66%).
- •Rose Wood Academy is the larger school with 368 students compared with 367.
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 Rose Wood Academy better than Stranton Primary School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (England). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Rose Wood Academy and Stranton Primary School?
About 18 km in a straight line, between Middlesbrough and Hartlepool in North East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Rose Wood Academy: 368. Stranton Primary School: 367. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Rose Wood Academy and Stranton Primary School rank in North East?
Rose Wood Academy is 341st of 811 and Stranton Primary School is 352nd of 811 among primary schools in North East on the 2025 Success Index (England).