Sunnyside Academy vs The King's Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North East, England, 476 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Sunnyside Academy
Middlesbrough · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
268 students
The King's Academy
Middlesbrough · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,381 students
| Measure | Sunnyside Academy Middlesbrough, North East | The King's Academy Middlesbrough, North East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 21 Lower 50% | 27 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #683 of 811 | #142 of 185 |
| National rank | #13815 of 15,697 | #3097 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 268 | 1,381 |
| Pupils on roll | 268 | 1,381 |
| Free school meals | 40.5% | 38.3% |
| Capacity filled | 76.6% | 90.3% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 37% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 7% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 37.9 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 30.5% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 49.3% |
| EBacc average points | – | 3.35 |
| A level points per entry | – | 33.6 |
| town | Middlesbrough | Middlesbrough |
| region | North East | North East |
| Website | www.sunnyside.org.uk | www.thekingsacademy.org.uk/ |
The verdict
- •The King's Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (27.3 vs 21.1).
- •The King's Academy is the larger school with 1,381 students compared with 268.
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 Sunnyside Academy better than The King's Academy?
On the Success Index (England), The King's Academy ranks higher (27.3 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 Sunnyside Academy and The King's Academy?
About 476 m in a straight line, between Middlesbrough and Middlesbrough in North East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Sunnyside Academy: 268. The King's Academy: 1,381. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Sunnyside Academy and The King's Academy rank in North East?
Sunnyside Academy is 683rd of 811 and The King's Academy is 142nd of 185 among primary schools in North East on the 2025 Success Index (England).