St Augustine's Catholic Primary School vs Sunnyside Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North East, England, 1.2 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
St Augustine's Catholic Primary School
Middlesbrough · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
212 students
Sunnyside Academy
Middlesbrough · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
268 students
| Measure | St Augustine's Catholic Primary School Middlesbrough, North East | Sunnyside Academy Middlesbrough, North East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 85 Top 10% | 21 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #71 of 811 | #683 of 811 |
| National rank | #1426 of 15,697 | #13815 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 212 | 268 |
| Pupils on roll | 212 | 268 |
| Free school meals | 17.2% | 40.5% |
| Capacity filled | 101% | 76.6% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 89% | 37% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 15% | 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 | staugustines.npcat.org.uk | www.sunnyside.org.uk |
The verdict
- •St Augustine's Catholic Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (85.0 vs 21.1).
- •St Augustine's Catholic Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (89% vs 37%).
- •St Augustine's Catholic Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (15% vs 7%).
- •Sunnyside Academy is the larger school with 268 students compared with 212.
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 Augustine's Catholic Primary School better than Sunnyside Academy?
On the Success Index (England), St Augustine's Catholic Primary School ranks higher (85.0 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 St Augustine's Catholic Primary School and Sunnyside Academy?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Middlesbrough and Middlesbrough in North East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
St Augustine's Catholic Primary School: 212. Sunnyside Academy: 268. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do St Augustine's Catholic Primary School and Sunnyside Academy rank in North East?
St Augustine's Catholic Primary School is 71st of 811 and Sunnyside Academy is 683rd of 811 among primary schools in North East on the 2025 Success Index (England).