Rose Wood Academy vs Sunnyside Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North East, England, 1.4 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
Sunnyside Academy
Middlesbrough · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
268 students
| Measure | Rose Wood Academy Middlesbrough, North East | Sunnyside Academy Middlesbrough, North East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 55 Top 50% | 21 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #341 of 811 | #683 of 811 |
| National rank | #6823 of 15,697 | #13815 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 368 | 268 |
| Pupils on roll | 368 | 268 |
| Free school meals | 25.9% | 40.5% |
| Capacity filled | 105.1% | 76.6% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 66% | 37% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 11% | 7% |
| 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 | www.rosewoodacademy.co.uk/ | www.sunnyside.org.uk |
The verdict
- •Rose Wood Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (55.4 vs 21.1).
- •Rose Wood Academy does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (66% vs 37%).
- •Rose Wood Academy does better on ks2: higher standard (11% vs 7%).
- •Rose Wood Academy is the larger school with 368 students compared with 268.
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 Sunnyside Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Rose Wood Academy ranks higher (55.4 vs 21.1 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 Rose Wood Academy and Sunnyside Academy?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Middlesbrough and Middlesbrough in North East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Rose Wood Academy: 368. Sunnyside Academy: 268. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Rose Wood Academy and Sunnyside Academy rank in North East?
Rose Wood Academy is 341st of 811 and Sunnyside Academy is 683rd of 811 among primary schools in North East on the 2025 Success Index (England).