Highfields Primary Academy vs Outwood Academy Adwick
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Yorkshire and the Humber, England, 1.3 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Highfields Primary Academy
Doncaster · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
101 students
Outwood Academy Adwick
Doncaster · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,048 students
| Measure | Highfields Primary Academy Doncaster, Yorkshire and the Humber | Outwood Academy Adwick Doncaster, Yorkshire and the Humber |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 32 Lower 50% | 35 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1175 of 1,636 | #240 of 366 |
| National rank | #11929 of 15,697 | #2705 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 101 | 1,048 |
| Pupils on roll | 101 | 1,048 |
| Free school meals | 66.7% | 39.5% |
| Capacity filled | 72.1% | 80.6% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 67% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 0% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 43.7 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 41.5% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 64.4% |
| EBacc average points | – | 3.71 |
| A level points per entry | – | 22.7 |
| town | Doncaster | Doncaster |
| region | Yorkshire and the Humber | Yorkshire and the Humber |
| Website | www.highfieldspa.org.uk | www.adwick.outwood.com/ |
The verdict
- •Outwood Academy Adwick scores higher on the Success Index (England) (34.9 vs 31.5).
- •Outwood Academy Adwick is the larger school with 1,048 students compared with 101.
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 Highfields Primary Academy better than Outwood Academy Adwick?
On the Success Index (England), Outwood Academy Adwick ranks higher (34.9 vs 31.5 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 Highfields Primary Academy and Outwood Academy Adwick?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Doncaster and Doncaster in Yorkshire and the Humber.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Highfields Primary Academy: 101. Outwood Academy Adwick: 1,048. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Highfields Primary Academy and Outwood Academy Adwick rank in Yorkshire and the Humber?
Highfields Primary Academy is 1175th of 1,636 and Outwood Academy Adwick is 240th of 366 among primary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber on the 2025 Success Index (England).