Armthorpe Academy vs Outwood Academy Danum
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber, England, 1.7 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Armthorpe Academy
Doncaster · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
695 students
Outwood Academy Danum
Doncaster · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,083 students
| Measure | Armthorpe Academy Doncaster, Yorkshire and the Humber | Outwood Academy Danum Doncaster, Yorkshire and the Humber |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 31 Lower 50% | 34 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #258 of 366 | #244 of 366 |
| National rank | #2904 of 4,090 | #2752 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 11–16 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 695 | 1,083 |
| Pupils on roll | 695 | 1,083 |
| Free school meals | 28.2% | 40.4% |
| Capacity filled | 77.2% | 56.2% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 39.5 | 42.8 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 28.9% | 42.9% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 51.6% | 60.2% |
| EBacc average points | 3.36 | 3.75 |
| A level points per entry | – | 24.1 |
| town | Doncaster | Doncaster |
| region | Yorkshire and the Humber | Yorkshire and the Humber |
| Website | www.armthorpeacademy.org.uk/ | www.danum.outwood.com |
The verdict
- •Outwood Academy Danum scores higher on the Success Index (England) (33.9 vs 31.1).
- •Outwood Academy Danum is the larger school with 1,083 students compared with 695.
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 Armthorpe Academy better than Outwood Academy Danum?
On the Success Index (England), Outwood Academy Danum ranks higher (33.9 vs 31.1 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 Armthorpe Academy and Outwood Academy Danum?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between Doncaster and Doncaster in Yorkshire and the Humber.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Armthorpe Academy: 695. Outwood Academy Danum: 1,083. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Armthorpe Academy and Outwood Academy Danum rank in Yorkshire and the Humber?
Armthorpe Academy is 258th of 366 and Outwood Academy Danum is 244th of 366 among secondary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber on the 2025 Success Index (England).