Grangetown Primary School vs Outwood Academy Normanby
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North East, England, 1.3 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Grangetown Primary School
Middlesbrough · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
283 students
Outwood Academy Normanby
Middlesbrough · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
787 students
| Measure | Grangetown Primary School Middlesbrough, North East | Outwood Academy Normanby Middlesbrough, North East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 36 Lower 50% | 16 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #552 of 811 | #165 of 185 |
| National rank | #11058 of 15,697 | #3774 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 2–11 | Ages 11–16 |
| Students | 283 | 787 |
| Pupils on roll | 283 | 787 |
| Free school meals | 74.6% | 53% |
| Capacity filled | 106.4% | 104.9% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 58% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 10% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 35.4 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 29.5% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 56.8% |
| EBacc average points | – | 3.00 |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Middlesbrough | Middlesbrough |
| region | North East | North East |
| Website | www.grangetownprimaryschool.co.uk | www.normanby.outwood.com |
The verdict
- •Grangetown Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (35.9 vs 15.9).
- •Outwood Academy Normanby is the larger school with 787 students compared with 283.
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 Grangetown Primary School better than Outwood Academy Normanby?
On the Success Index (England), Grangetown Primary School ranks higher (35.9 vs 15.9 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 Grangetown Primary School and Outwood Academy Normanby?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Middlesbrough and Middlesbrough in North East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Grangetown Primary School: 283. Outwood Academy Normanby: 787. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Grangetown Primary School and Outwood Academy Normanby rank in North East?
Grangetown Primary School is 552nd of 811 and Outwood Academy Normanby is 165th of 185 among primary schools in North East on the 2025 Success Index (England).