Outwood Academy Newbold vs Whittington Moor Nursery and Infant Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in East Midlands, England, 1.0 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
Whittington Moor Nursery and Infant Academy
Chesterfield · Academy primary · Ages 2–7
68 students
| Measure | Outwood Academy Newbold Chesterfield, East Midlands | Whittington Moor Nursery and Infant Academy Chesterfield, East Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 54 Top 50% | 7 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #142 of 329 | #1497 of 1,516 |
| National rank | #1749 of 4,090 | #15522 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–18 | Ages 2–7 |
| Students | 1,030 | 68 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,030 | 68 |
| Free school meals | 39.1% | 53.4% |
| Capacity filled | 100.2% | 56.7% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 48.9 | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 50.9% | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 72.8% | – |
| EBacc average points | 4.22 | – |
| A level points per entry | 32.1 | – |
| town | Chesterfield | Chesterfield |
| region | East Midlands | East Midlands |
| Website | www.newbold.outwood.com | www.whittingtonmoor.academy |
The verdict
- •Outwood Academy Newbold scores higher on the Success Index (England) (54.4 vs 6.6).
- •Outwood Academy Newbold is the larger school with 1,030 students compared with 68.
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 Whittington Moor Nursery and Infant Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Outwood Academy Newbold ranks higher (54.4 vs 6.6 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 Whittington Moor Nursery and Infant Academy?
About 1.0 km in a straight line, between Chesterfield and Chesterfield in East Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Outwood Academy Newbold: 1,030. Whittington Moor Nursery and Infant Academy: 68. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Outwood Academy Newbold and Whittington Moor Nursery and Infant Academy rank in East Midlands?
Outwood Academy Newbold is 142nd of 329 and Whittington Moor Nursery and Infant Academy is 1497th of 1,516 among secondary schools in East Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).