Ryhope Infant School Academy vs St Paul's CofE Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North East, England, 649 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Ryhope Infant School Academy
Sunderland · Academy primary · Ages 2–7
172 students
St Paul's CofE Primary School
Sunderland · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
332 students
| Measure | Ryhope Infant School Academy Sunderland, North East | St Paul's CofE Primary School Sunderland, North East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 29 Lower 50% | 89 Top 10% |
| Region rank | #616 of 811 | #46 of 811 |
| National rank | #12400 of 15,697 | #918 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 2–7 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 172 | 332 |
| Pupils on roll | 172 | 332 |
| Free school meals | 31.9% | 13.4% |
| Capacity filled | 67.5% | 97.1% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 88% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 19% |
| 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 | Sunderland |
| region | North East | North East |
| Website | www.ryhopeinfantschool.org.uk/ | www.stpaulsryhope.co.uk/ |
The verdict
- •St Paul's CofE Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (89.1 vs 29.1).
- •St Paul's CofE Primary School is the larger school with 332 students compared with 172.
- •Ryhope Infant School Academy is a academy school while St Paul's CofE 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 Ryhope Infant School Academy better than St Paul's CofE Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), St Paul's CofE Primary School ranks higher (89.1 vs 29.1 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 Ryhope Infant School Academy and St Paul's CofE Primary School?
About 649 m in a straight line, between Sunderland and Sunderland in North East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Ryhope Infant School Academy: 172. St Paul's CofE Primary School: 332. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Ryhope Infant School Academy and St Paul's CofE Primary School rank in North East?
Ryhope Infant School Academy is 616th of 811 and St Paul's CofE Primary School is 46th of 811 among primary schools in North East on the 2025 Success Index (England).