Lift Unity City vs Outwood Academy Ormesby
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in North East, England, 1.4 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Lift Unity City
Middlesbrough · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
1,033 students
Outwood Academy Ormesby
Middlesbrough · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
698 students
| Measure | Lift Unity City Middlesbrough, North East | Outwood Academy Ormesby Middlesbrough, North East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 11 Lower 50% | 13 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #179 of 185 | #173 of 185 |
| National rank | #3942 of 4,090 | #3879 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 11–16 | Ages 11–16 |
| Students | 1,033 | 698 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,033 | 698 |
| Free school meals | 72% | 64.3% |
| Capacity filled | 98.4% | 84.6% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 34.2 | 33.1 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 20.6% | 29.9% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 41.3% | 50.4% |
| EBacc average points | 2.80 | 2.62 |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Middlesbrough | Middlesbrough |
| region | North East | North East |
| Website | sites.google.com/aetinet.org/unity-city-academy/home | www.ormesby.outwood.com |
The verdict
- •Outwood Academy Ormesby scores higher on the Success Index (England) (12.9 vs 10.6).
- •Lift Unity City is the larger school with 1,033 students compared with 698.
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 Lift Unity City better than Outwood Academy Ormesby?
On the Success Index (England), Outwood Academy Ormesby ranks higher (12.9 vs 10.6 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 Lift Unity City and Outwood Academy Ormesby?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Middlesbrough and Middlesbrough in North East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Lift Unity City: 1,033. Outwood Academy Ormesby: 698. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Lift Unity City and Outwood Academy Ormesby rank in North East?
Lift Unity City is 179th of 185 and Outwood Academy Ormesby is 173rd of 185 among secondary schools in North East on the 2025 Success Index (England).