Outwood Academy Valley vs Sir Edmund Hillary Academy
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
Sir Edmund Hillary Academy
Worksop · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
345 students
| Measure | Outwood Academy Valley Worksop, East Midlands | Sir Edmund Hillary Academy Worksop, East Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 65 Top 50% | 38 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #102 of 329 | #929 of 1,516 |
| National rank | #1248 of 4,090 | #10519 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–18 | Ages 2–11 |
| Students | 1,721 | 345 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,721 | 345 |
| Free school meals | 24.9% | 24.1% |
| Capacity filled | 99.7% | 78.4% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 60% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 4% |
| 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 | – |
The verdict
- •Outwood Academy Valley scores higher on the Success Index (England) (65.0 vs 38.3).
- •Outwood Academy Valley is the larger school with 1,721 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.
Free academic assessment
Torn between two schools? Start with your child.
Whichever you choose, a free Success Tutoring assessment shows exactly where your child is in English and Maths and how to get ahead before the next school year.
- Personalised learning plan mapped to the Australian Curriculum
- English & Maths from Kindergarten to Year 12
- Flexible memberships, no lock-in contracts
- Centres across NSW, VIC, QLD, WA, SA and ACT
Frequently asked questions
Is Outwood Academy Valley better than Sir Edmund Hillary Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Outwood Academy Valley ranks higher (65.0 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 Valley and Sir Edmund Hillary Academy?
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. Sir Edmund Hillary Academy: 345. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Outwood Academy Valley and Sir Edmund Hillary Academy rank in East Midlands?
Outwood Academy Valley is 102nd of 329 and Sir Edmund Hillary Academy is 929th of 1,516 among secondary schools in East Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).