St Aidan's Catholic Academy vs Woodham Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in North East, England, 32 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
St Aidan's Catholic Academy
Sunderland · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,057 students
Woodham Academy
Newton Aycliffe · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
1,071 students
| Measure | St Aidan's Catholic Academy Sunderland, North East | Woodham Academy Newton Aycliffe, North East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 71 Top 25% | 54 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #35 of 185 | #73 of 185 |
| National rank | #972 of 4,090 | #1768 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 11–18 | Ages 11–16 |
| Students | 1,057 | 1,071 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,057 | 1,071 |
| Free school meals | 21.2% | 37.5% |
| Capacity filled | 105.7% | 97.4% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 51.2 | 48.2 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 62.6% | 46.2% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 78% | 65.5% |
| EBacc average points | 4.68 | 4.35 |
| A level points per entry | 33.0 | – |
| town | Sunderland | Newton Aycliffe |
| region | North East | North East |
| Website | www.staidanscatholicacademy.co.uk/ | www.woodham.org.uk |
The verdict
- •St Aidan's Catholic Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (71.1 vs 54.1).
- •Woodham Academy is the larger school with 1,071 students compared with 1,057.
- •St Aidan's Catholic Academy is boys and Woodham Academy is co-educational.
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 St Aidan's Catholic Academy better than Woodham Academy?
On the Success Index (England), St Aidan's Catholic Academy ranks higher (71.1 vs 54.1 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 St Aidan's Catholic Academy and Woodham Academy?
About 32 km in a straight line, between Sunderland and Newton Aycliffe in North East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
St Aidan's Catholic Academy: 1,057. Woodham Academy: 1,071. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do St Aidan's Catholic Academy and Woodham Academy rank in North East?
St Aidan's Catholic Academy is 35th of 185 and Woodham Academy is 73rd of 185 among secondary schools in North East on the 2025 Success Index (England).