Co-op Academy Grange vs Outwood Academy Shafton
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber, England, 32 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Co-op Academy Grange
Bradford · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
1,379 students
Outwood Academy Shafton
Barnsley · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
1,377 students
| Measure | Co-op Academy Grange Bradford, Yorkshire and the Humber | Outwood Academy Shafton Barnsley, Yorkshire and the Humber |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 9 Lower 50% | 39 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #356 of 366 | #218 of 366 |
| National rank | #3986 of 4,090 | #2522 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 11–16 | Ages 11–16 |
| Students | 1,379 | 1,377 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,379 | 1,377 |
| Free school meals | 56.9% | 38.3% |
| Capacity filled | 91.9% | 102% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 29.1 | 42.0 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 17.1% | 44.9% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 32.7% | 63.1% |
| EBacc average points | 2.37 | 3.58 |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Bradford | Barnsley |
| region | Yorkshire and the Humber | Yorkshire and the Humber |
| Website | grange.coopacademies.co.uk/ | www.shafton.outwood.com/ |
The verdict
- •Outwood Academy Shafton scores higher on the Success Index (England) (38.7 vs 8.9).
- •Co-op Academy Grange is the larger school with 1,379 students compared with 1,377.
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 Co-op Academy Grange better than Outwood Academy Shafton?
On the Success Index (England), Outwood Academy Shafton ranks higher (38.7 vs 8.9 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 Co-op Academy Grange and Outwood Academy Shafton?
About 32 km in a straight line, between Bradford and Barnsley in Yorkshire and the Humber.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Co-op Academy Grange: 1,379. Outwood Academy Shafton: 1,377. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Co-op Academy Grange and Outwood Academy Shafton rank in Yorkshire and the Humber?
Co-op Academy Grange is 356th of 366 and Outwood Academy Shafton is 218th of 366 among secondary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber on the 2025 Success Index (England).