Outwood Academy Portland vs Sir Edmund Hillary Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in East Midlands, England, 2.0 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
Sir Edmund Hillary Academy
Worksop · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
345 students
| Measure | Outwood Academy Portland Worksop, East Midlands | Sir Edmund Hillary Academy Worksop, East Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 54 Top 50% | 38 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #146 of 329 | #929 of 1,516 |
| National rank | #1796 of 4,090 | #10519 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–18 | Ages 2–11 |
| Students | 1,706 | 345 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,706 | 345 |
| Free school meals | 29.7% | 24.1% |
| Capacity filled | 99.2% | 78.4% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 60% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 4% |
| 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.portland.outwood.com | – |
The verdict
- •Outwood Academy Portland scores higher on the Success Index (England) (53.7 vs 38.3).
- •Outwood Academy Portland is the larger school with 1,706 students compared with 345.
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 Sir Edmund Hillary Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Outwood Academy Portland ranks higher (53.7 vs 38.3 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 Sir Edmund Hillary Academy?
About 2.0 km in a straight line, between Worksop and Worksop in East Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Outwood Academy Portland: 1,706. Sir Edmund Hillary Academy: 345. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Outwood Academy Portland and Sir Edmund Hillary Academy rank in East Midlands?
Outwood Academy Portland is 146th of 329 and Sir Edmund Hillary Academy is 929th of 1,516 among secondary schools in East Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).