Nunthorpe School & Sixth Form vs Outwood Academy Ormesby
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in North East, England, 2.7 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Nunthorpe School & Sixth Form
Middlesbrough · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,321 students
Outwood Academy Ormesby
Middlesbrough · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
698 students
| Measure | Nunthorpe School & Sixth Form Middlesbrough, North East | Outwood Academy Ormesby Middlesbrough, North East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 55 Top 50% | 13 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #68 of 185 | #173 of 185 |
| National rank | #1740 of 4,090 | #3879 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 11–18 | Ages 11–16 |
| Students | 1,321 | 698 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,321 | 698 |
| Free school meals | 26.6% | 64.3% |
| Capacity filled | 78.9% | 84.6% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 47.0 | 33.1 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 45.3% | 29.9% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 63.8% | 50.4% |
| EBacc average points | 4.23 | 2.62 |
| A level points per entry | 31.9 | – |
| town | Middlesbrough | Middlesbrough |
| region | North East | North East |
| Website | www.nunthorpe.co.uk | www.ormesby.outwood.com |
The verdict
- •Nunthorpe School & Sixth Form scores higher on the Success Index (England) (54.5 vs 12.9).
- •Nunthorpe School & Sixth Form is the larger school with 1,321 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 Nunthorpe School & Sixth Form better than Outwood Academy Ormesby?
On the Success Index (England), Nunthorpe School & Sixth Form ranks higher (54.5 vs 12.9 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 Nunthorpe School & Sixth Form and Outwood Academy Ormesby?
About 2.7 km in a straight line, between Middlesbrough and Middlesbrough in North East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Nunthorpe School & Sixth Form: 1,321. Outwood Academy Ormesby: 698. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Nunthorpe School & Sixth Form and Outwood Academy Ormesby rank in North East?
Nunthorpe School & Sixth Form is 68th of 185 and Outwood Academy Ormesby is 173rd of 185 among secondary schools in North East on the 2025 Success Index (England).