Newlands Primary School vs Outwood Academy Freeston
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Yorkshire and the Humber, England, 686 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Newlands Primary School
Normanton · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
270 students
Outwood Academy Freeston
Normanton · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
993 students
| Measure | Newlands Primary School Normanton, Yorkshire and the Humber | Outwood Academy Freeston Normanton, Yorkshire and the Humber |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 8 Lower 50% | 46 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1607 of 1,636 | #187 of 366 |
| National rank | #15423 of 15,697 | #2187 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 11–16 |
| Students | 270 | 993 |
| Pupils on roll | 270 | 993 |
| Free school meals | 49% | 31.2% |
| Capacity filled | 85.7% | 94.6% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 38% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 0% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 44.6 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 40.4% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 66.5% |
| EBacc average points | – | 3.97 |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Normanton | Normanton |
| region | Yorkshire and the Humber | Yorkshire and the Humber |
| Website | www.newlands.wakefield.sch.uk | www.freeston.outwood.com/ |
The verdict
- •Outwood Academy Freeston scores higher on the Success Index (England) (45.7 vs 8.1).
- •Outwood Academy Freeston is the larger school with 993 students compared with 270.
- •Newlands Primary School is a local authority school while Outwood Academy Freeston is a academy school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Newlands Primary School better than Outwood Academy Freeston?
On the Success Index (England), Outwood Academy Freeston ranks higher (45.7 vs 8.1 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 Newlands Primary School and Outwood Academy Freeston?
About 686 m in a straight line, between Normanton and Normanton in Yorkshire and the Humber.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Newlands Primary School: 270. Outwood Academy Freeston: 993. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Newlands Primary School and Outwood Academy Freeston rank in Yorkshire and the Humber?
Newlands Primary School is 1607th of 1,636 and Outwood Academy Freeston is 187th of 366 among primary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber on the 2025 Success Index (England).