Fir Vale Academy vs Outwood Academy City Fields
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber, England, 31 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Fir Vale Academy
Sheffield · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
931 students
Outwood Academy City Fields
Wakefield · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
928 students
| Measure | Fir Vale Academy Sheffield, Yorkshire and the Humber | Outwood Academy City Fields Wakefield, Yorkshire and the Humber |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 0 Lower 50% | 25 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #366 of 366 | #289 of 366 |
| National rank | #4089 of 4,090 | #3207 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 11–16 | Ages 11–16 |
| Students | 931 | 928 |
| Pupils on roll | 931 | 928 |
| Free school meals | 72.4% | 38.8% |
| Capacity filled | 88.7% | 88.4% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 38.8 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 29.4% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 55.2% |
| EBacc average points | – | 3.51 |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Sheffield | Wakefield |
| region | Yorkshire and the Humber | Yorkshire and the Humber |
| Website | firvale.com/ | www.cityfields.outwood.com |
The verdict
- •Outwood Academy City Fields scores higher on the Success Index (England) (24.6 vs 0.2).
- •Fir Vale Academy is the larger school with 931 students compared with 928.
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 Fir Vale Academy better than Outwood Academy City Fields?
On the Success Index (England), Outwood Academy City Fields ranks higher (24.6 vs 0.2 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 Fir Vale Academy and Outwood Academy City Fields?
About 31 km in a straight line, between Sheffield and Wakefield in Yorkshire and the Humber.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Fir Vale Academy: 931. Outwood Academy City Fields: 928. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Fir Vale Academy and Outwood Academy City Fields rank in Yorkshire and the Humber?
Fir Vale Academy is 366th of 366 and Outwood Academy City Fields is 289th of 366 among secondary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber on the 2025 Success Index (England).