Ashfield Comprehensive School vs Outwood Academy Kirkby
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in East Midlands, England, 2.1 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Ashfield Comprehensive School
Nottingham · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
2,601 students
Outwood Academy Kirkby
Nottingham · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
523 students
| Measure | Ashfield Comprehensive School Nottingham, East Midlands | Outwood Academy Kirkby Nottingham, East Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 57 Top 50% | 19 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #135 of 329 | #293 of 329 |
| National rank | #1636 of 4,090 | #3593 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 11–18 | Ages 11–16 |
| Students | 2,601 | 523 |
| Pupils on roll | 2,601 | 523 |
| Free school meals | 31% | 49.3% |
| Capacity filled | 82.7% | 75.6% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 47.8 | 36.1 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 44.3% | 33.7% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 69.4% | 47% |
| EBacc average points | 4.28 | 3.08 |
| A level points per entry | 36.2 | – |
| town | Nottingham | Nottingham |
| region | East Midlands | East Midlands |
| Website | www.ashfield.ttct.co.uk/ | www.kirkby.outwood.com |
The verdict
- •Ashfield Comprehensive School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (56.7 vs 19.4).
- •Ashfield Comprehensive School is the larger school with 2,601 students compared with 523.
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 Ashfield Comprehensive School better than Outwood Academy Kirkby?
On the Success Index (England), Ashfield Comprehensive School ranks higher (56.7 vs 19.4 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 Ashfield Comprehensive School and Outwood Academy Kirkby?
About 2.1 km in a straight line, between Nottingham and Nottingham in East Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Ashfield Comprehensive School: 2,601. Outwood Academy Kirkby: 523. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Ashfield Comprehensive School and Outwood Academy Kirkby rank in East Midlands?
Ashfield Comprehensive School is 135th of 329 and Outwood Academy Kirkby is 293rd of 329 among secondary schools in East Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).