Outwood Academy Normanby vs Progress Schools - Tees Valley
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in North East, England, 634 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Outwood Academy Normanby
Middlesbrough · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
787 students
Progress Schools - Tees Valley
Eston · Independent secondary · Ages 11–16
18 students
| Measure | Outwood Academy Normanby Middlesbrough, North East | Progress Schools - Tees Valley Eston, North East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 16 Lower 50% | 2 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #165 of 185 | – |
| National rank | #3774 of 4,090 | – |
| Sector | Academy | Independent |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 11–16 | Ages 11–16 |
| Students | 787 | 18 |
| Pupils on roll | 787 | 18 |
| Free school meals | 53% | – |
| Capacity filled | 104.9% | 36% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 35.4 | 2.2 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 29.5% | 0% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 56.8% | 0% |
| EBacc average points | 3.00 | 0.06 |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Middlesbrough | Eston |
| region | North East | North East |
| Website | www.normanby.outwood.com | www.progress-schools.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Outwood Academy Normanby scores higher on the Success Index (England) (15.9 vs 2.2).
- •Outwood Academy Normanby is the larger school with 787 students compared with 18.
- •Outwood Academy Normanby is a academy school while Progress Schools - Tees Valley is a independent 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 Normanby better than Progress Schools - Tees Valley?
On the Success Index (England), Outwood Academy Normanby ranks higher (15.9 vs 2.2 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 Normanby and Progress Schools - Tees Valley?
About 634 m in a straight line, between Middlesbrough and Eston in North East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Outwood Academy Normanby: 787. Progress Schools - Tees Valley: 18. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Outwood Academy Normanby and Progress Schools - Tees Valley rank in North East?
Outwood Academy Normanby is 165th of 185 and Progress Schools - Tees Valley is unranked among secondary schools in North East on the 2025 Success Index (England).