Outwood Academy Newbold vs The South Wolds Academy & Sixth Form
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in East Midlands, England, 48 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
The South Wolds Academy & Sixth Form
Nottingham · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,033 students
| Measure | Outwood Academy Newbold Chesterfield, East Midlands | The South Wolds Academy & Sixth Form Nottingham, East Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 54 Top 50% | 80 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #142 of 329 | #44 of 329 |
| National rank | #1749 of 4,090 | #597 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 11–18 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 1,030 | 1,033 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,030 | 1,033 |
| Free school meals | 39.1% | 16.6% |
| Capacity filled | 100.2% | 92.7% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 48.9 | 53.5 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 50.9% | 60.9% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 72.8% | 75.8% |
| EBacc average points | 4.22 | 4.54 |
| A level points per entry | 32.1 | 37.9 |
| town | Chesterfield | Nottingham |
| region | East Midlands | East Midlands |
| Website | www.newbold.outwood.com | www.southwolds.co.uk/ |
The verdict
- •The South Wolds Academy & Sixth Form scores higher on the Success Index (England) (80.4 vs 54.4).
- •The South Wolds Academy & Sixth Form is the larger school with 1,033 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 The South Wolds Academy & Sixth Form?
On the Success Index (England), The South Wolds Academy & Sixth Form ranks higher (80.4 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 The South Wolds Academy & Sixth Form?
About 48 km in a straight line, between Chesterfield and Nottingham in East Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Outwood Academy Newbold: 1,030. The South Wolds Academy & Sixth Form: 1,033. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Outwood Academy Newbold and The South Wolds Academy & Sixth Form rank in East Midlands?
Outwood Academy Newbold is 142nd of 329 and The South Wolds Academy & Sixth Form is 44th of 329 among secondary schools in East Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).