Outwood Academy Portland vs Outwood Academy Valley
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in East Midlands, England, 2.7 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Outwood Academy Portland
Worksop · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,706 students
Outwood Academy Valley
Worksop · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,721 students
| Measure | Outwood Academy Portland Worksop, East Midlands | Outwood Academy Valley Worksop, East Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 54 Top 50% | 65 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #146 of 329 | #102 of 329 |
| National rank | #1796 of 4,090 | #1248 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 11–18 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 1,706 | 1,721 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,706 | 1,721 |
| Free school meals | 29.7% | 24.9% |
| Capacity filled | 99.2% | 99.7% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 47.9 | 50.4 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 44.4% | 58.8% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 70.3% | 80.4% |
| EBacc average points | 4.32 | 4.59 |
| A level points per entry | 31.7 | 30.5 |
| town | Worksop | Worksop |
| region | East Midlands | East Midlands |
| Website | www.portland.outwood.com | www.valley.outwood.com |
The verdict
- •Outwood Academy Valley scores higher on the Success Index (England) (65.0 vs 53.7).
- •Outwood Academy Valley is the larger school with 1,721 students compared with 1,706.
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 Portland better than Outwood Academy Valley?
On the Success Index (England), Outwood Academy Valley ranks higher (65.0 vs 53.7 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 Portland and Outwood Academy Valley?
About 2.7 km in a straight line, between Worksop and Worksop in East Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Outwood Academy Portland: 1,706. Outwood Academy Valley: 1,721. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Outwood Academy Portland and Outwood Academy Valley rank in East Midlands?
Outwood Academy Portland is 146th of 329 and Outwood Academy Valley is 102nd of 329 among secondary schools in East Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).