Outwood Academy Newbold vs St Mary's Catholic High School, A Catholic Voluntary Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in East Midlands, England, 1.1 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Outwood Academy Newbold
Chesterfield · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,030 students
St Mary's Catholic High School, A Catholic Voluntary Academy
Chesterfield · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,400 students
| Measure | Outwood Academy Newbold Chesterfield, East Midlands | St Mary's Catholic High School, A Catholic Voluntary Academy Chesterfield, East Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 54 Top 50% | 86 Top 10% |
| Region rank | #142 of 329 | #28 of 329 |
| National rank | #1749 of 4,090 | #393 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 11–18 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 1,030 | 1,400 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,030 | 1,400 |
| Free school meals | 39.1% | 18.8% |
| Capacity filled | 100.2% | 111.1% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 48.9 | 59.4 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 50.9% | 73.3% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 72.8% | 85.4% |
| EBacc average points | 4.22 | 5.39 |
| A level points per entry | 32.1 | 39.5 |
| town | Chesterfield | Chesterfield |
| region | East Midlands | East Midlands |
| Website | www.newbold.outwood.com | www.st-maryshigh.derbyshire.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •St Mary's Catholic High School, A Catholic Voluntary Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (86.2 vs 54.4).
- •St Mary's Catholic High School, A Catholic Voluntary Academy is the larger school with 1,400 students compared with 1,030.
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 Outwood Academy Newbold better than St Mary's Catholic High School, A Catholic Voluntary Academy?
On the Success Index (England), St Mary's Catholic High School, A Catholic Voluntary Academy ranks higher (86.2 vs 54.4 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 Outwood Academy Newbold and St Mary's Catholic High School, A Catholic Voluntary Academy?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Chesterfield and Chesterfield in East Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Outwood Academy Newbold: 1,030. St Mary's Catholic High School, A Catholic Voluntary Academy: 1,400. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Outwood Academy Newbold and St Mary's Catholic High School, A Catholic Voluntary Academy rank in East Midlands?
Outwood Academy Newbold is 142nd of 329 and St Mary's Catholic High School, A Catholic Voluntary Academy is 28th of 329 among secondary schools in East Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).