St Helen's Primary School vs Sunnyside Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North East, England, 19 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
St Helen's Primary School
Hartlepool · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
268 students
Sunnyside Academy
Middlesbrough · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
268 students
| Measure | St Helen's Primary School Hartlepool, North East | Sunnyside Academy Middlesbrough, North East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 68 Top 50% | 21 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #212 of 811 | #683 of 811 |
| National rank | #4199 of 15,697 | #13815 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 2–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 268 | 268 |
| Pupils on roll | 268 | 268 |
| Free school meals | 51.7% | 40.5% |
| Capacity filled | 71.7% | 76.6% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 81% | 37% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 13% | 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 | Hartlepool | Middlesbrough |
| region | North East | North East |
| Website | www.sthelensprimaryschool.co.uk | www.sunnyside.org.uk |
The verdict
- •St Helen's Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (68.4 vs 21.1).
- •St Helen's Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (81% vs 37%).
- •St Helen's Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (13% vs 7%).
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 Helen's Primary School better than Sunnyside Academy?
On the Success Index (England), St Helen's Primary School ranks higher (68.4 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 St Helen's Primary School and Sunnyside Academy?
About 19 km in a straight line, between Hartlepool and Middlesbrough in North East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
St Helen's Primary School: 268. Sunnyside Academy: 268. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do St Helen's Primary School and Sunnyside Academy rank in North East?
St Helen's Primary School is 212th of 811 and Sunnyside Academy is 683rd of 811 among primary schools in North East on the 2025 Success Index (England).