Outwood Academy Normanby vs St Mary's Catholic Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North East, England, 1.2 km 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
St Mary's Catholic Primary School
Middlesbrough · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
198 students
| Measure | Outwood Academy Normanby Middlesbrough, North East | St Mary's Catholic Primary School Middlesbrough, North East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 16 Lower 50% | 10 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #165 of 185 | #772 of 811 |
| National rank | #3774 of 4,090 | #15274 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–16 | Ages 2–11 |
| Students | 787 | 198 |
| Pupils on roll | 787 | 198 |
| Free school meals | 53% | 54.9% |
| Capacity filled | 104.9% | 94.3% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 44% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 0% |
| 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.normanby.outwood.com | stmarys.npcat.org.uk |
The verdict
- •Outwood Academy Normanby scores higher on the Success Index (England) (15.9 vs 9.8).
- •Outwood Academy Normanby is the larger school with 787 students compared with 198.
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 St Mary's Catholic Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Outwood Academy Normanby ranks higher (15.9 vs 9.8 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 St Mary's Catholic Primary School?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Middlesbrough and Middlesbrough in North East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Outwood Academy Normanby: 787. St Mary's Catholic Primary School: 198. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Outwood Academy Normanby and St Mary's Catholic Primary School rank in North East?
Outwood Academy Normanby is 165th of 185 and St Mary's Catholic Primary School is 772nd of 811 among secondary schools in North East on the 2025 Success Index (England).