Ryhope Junior School vs Venerable Bede Church of England Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North East, England, 1.2 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Ryhope Junior School
Sunderland · Local authority primary · Ages 7–11
158 students
Venerable Bede Church of England Academy
Sunderland · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
738 students
| Measure | Ryhope Junior School Sunderland, North East | Venerable Bede Church of England Academy Sunderland, North East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 46 Lower 50% | 42 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #440 of 811 | #105 of 185 |
| National rank | #8902 of 15,697 | #2367 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 7–11 | Ages 11–16 |
| Students | 158 | 738 |
| Pupils on roll | 158 | 738 |
| Free school meals | 54.4% | 34.3% |
| Capacity filled | 65.8% | 82% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 67% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 8% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 44.1 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 38.8% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 60.7% |
| EBacc average points | – | 3.90 |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Sunderland | Sunderland |
| region | North East | North East |
| Website | www.ryhopejuniors.co.uk | www.venerablebede.co.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Ryhope Junior School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (45.9 vs 41.7).
- •Venerable Bede Church of England Academy is the larger school with 738 students compared with 158.
- •Ryhope Junior School is a local authority school while Venerable Bede Church of England Academy is a academy 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 Junior School better than Venerable Bede Church of England Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Ryhope Junior School ranks higher (45.9 vs 41.7 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 Junior School and Venerable Bede Church of England Academy?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Sunderland and Sunderland in North East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Ryhope Junior School: 158. Venerable Bede Church of England Academy: 738. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Ryhope Junior School and Venerable Bede Church of England Academy rank in North East?
Ryhope Junior School is 440th of 811 and Venerable Bede Church of England Academy is 105th of 185 among primary schools in North East on the 2025 Success Index (England).