Manor Church of England Academy vs Outwood Academy City
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber, England, 71 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Manor Church of England Academy
York · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
1,136 students
Outwood Academy City
Sheffield · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
1,138 students
| Measure | Manor Church of England Academy York, Yorkshire and the Humber | Outwood Academy City Sheffield, Yorkshire and the Humber |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 84 Top 25% | 30 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #24 of 366 | #266 of 366 |
| National rank | #477 of 4,090 | #2952 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 11–16 | Ages 11–16 |
| Students | 1,136 | 1,138 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,136 | 1,138 |
| Free school meals | 15.1% | 44.2% |
| Capacity filled | 104.6% | 94.8% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 54.0 | 40.4 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 64.6% | 39.5% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 83% | 57.1% |
| EBacc average points | 4.62 | 3.62 |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | York | Sheffield |
| region | Yorkshire and the Humber | Yorkshire and the Humber |
| Website | www.mce.hlt.academy/ | www.city.outwood.com |
The verdict
- •Manor Church of England Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (83.8 vs 30.3).
- •Outwood Academy City is the larger school with 1,138 students compared with 1,136.
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 Manor Church of England Academy better than Outwood Academy City?
On the Success Index (England), Manor Church of England Academy ranks higher (83.8 vs 30.3 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 Manor Church of England Academy and Outwood Academy City?
About 71 km in a straight line, between York and Sheffield in Yorkshire and the Humber.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Manor Church of England Academy: 1,136. Outwood Academy City: 1,138. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Manor Church of England Academy and Outwood Academy City rank in Yorkshire and the Humber?
Manor Church of England Academy is 24th of 366 and Outwood Academy City is 266th of 366 among secondary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber on the 2025 Success Index (England).