Holy Family Catholic Primary School vs Outwood Academy Portland
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in East Midlands, England, 225 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Holy Family Catholic Primary School
Worksop · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
223 students
Outwood Academy Portland
Worksop · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,706 students
| Measure | Holy Family Catholic Primary School Worksop, East Midlands | Outwood Academy Portland Worksop, East Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 21 Lower 50% | 54 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #1303 of 1,516 | #146 of 329 |
| National rank | #13822 of 15,697 | #1796 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 223 | 1,706 |
| Pupils on roll | 223 | 1,706 |
| Free school meals | 28.8% | 29.7% |
| Capacity filled | 106.2% | 99.2% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 52% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 0% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 47.9 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 44.4% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 70.3% |
| EBacc average points | – | 4.32 |
| A level points per entry | – | 31.7 |
| town | Worksop | Worksop |
| region | East Midlands | East Midlands |
| Website | www.holyfamily.notts.sch.uk | www.portland.outwood.com |
The verdict
- •Outwood Academy Portland scores higher on the Success Index (England) (53.7 vs 21.0).
- •Outwood Academy Portland is the larger school with 1,706 students compared with 223.
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 Holy Family Catholic Primary School better than Outwood Academy Portland?
On the Success Index (England), Outwood Academy Portland ranks higher (53.7 vs 21.0 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 Holy Family Catholic Primary School and Outwood Academy Portland?
About 225 m in a straight line, between Worksop and Worksop in East Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Holy Family Catholic Primary School: 223. Outwood Academy Portland: 1,706. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Holy Family Catholic Primary School and Outwood Academy Portland rank in East Midlands?
Holy Family Catholic Primary School is 1303rd of 1,516 and Outwood Academy Portland is 146th of 329 among primary schools in East Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).