Outwood Academy Valley vs Prospect Hill Junior School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in East Midlands, England, 1.2 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Outwood Academy Valley
Worksop · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,721 students
Prospect Hill Junior School
Worksop · Local authority primary · Ages 7–11
226 students
| Measure | Outwood Academy Valley Worksop, East Midlands | Prospect Hill Junior School Worksop, East Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 65 Top 50% | 49 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #102 of 329 | #664 of 1,516 |
| National rank | #1248 of 4,090 | #8291 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–18 | Ages 7–11 |
| Students | 1,721 | 226 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,721 | 226 |
| Free school meals | 24.9% | 23.9% |
| Capacity filled | 99.7% | 94.2% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 66% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 6% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 50.4 | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 58.8% | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 80.4% | – |
| EBacc average points | 4.59 | – |
| A level points per entry | 30.5 | – |
| town | Worksop | Worksop |
| region | East Midlands | East Midlands |
| Website | www.valley.outwood.com | www.prospecthill-jun.notts.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •Outwood Academy Valley scores higher on the Success Index (England) (65.0 vs 48.7).
- •Outwood Academy Valley is the larger school with 1,721 students compared with 226.
- •Outwood Academy Valley is a academy school while Prospect Hill Junior School is a local authority school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Valley better than Prospect Hill Junior School?
On the Success Index (England), Outwood Academy Valley ranks higher (65.0 vs 48.7 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 Valley and Prospect Hill Junior School?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Worksop and Worksop in East Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Outwood Academy Valley: 1,721. Prospect Hill Junior School: 226. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Outwood Academy Valley and Prospect Hill Junior School rank in East Midlands?
Outwood Academy Valley is 102nd of 329 and Prospect Hill Junior School is 664th of 1,516 among secondary schools in East Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).