Newton Hill Community School vs Outwood Grange Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Yorkshire and the Humber, England, 1.2 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Newton Hill Community School
Wakefield · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
338 students
Outwood Grange Academy
Wakefield · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,900 students
| Measure | Newton Hill Community School Wakefield, Yorkshire and the Humber | Outwood Grange Academy Wakefield, Yorkshire and the Humber |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 84 Top 25% | 62 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #127 of 1,636 | #97 of 366 |
| National rank | #1564 of 15,697 | #1376 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 338 | 1,900 |
| Pupils on roll | 338 | 1,900 |
| Free school meals | 8.1% | 17.6% |
| Capacity filled | 112.7% | 86.4% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 84% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 10% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 47.2 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 52.9% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 74.3% |
| EBacc average points | – | 4.10 |
| A level points per entry | – | 30.8 |
| town | Wakefield | Wakefield |
| region | Yorkshire and the Humber | Yorkshire and the Humber |
| Website | newton-hill-community.eschools.co.uk/website | www.grange.outwood.com/ |
The verdict
- •Newton Hill Community School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (84.0 vs 62.2).
- •Outwood Grange Academy is the larger school with 1,900 students compared with 338.
- •Newton Hill Community School is a local authority school while Outwood Grange Academy 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 Newton Hill Community School better than Outwood Grange Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Newton Hill Community School ranks higher (84.0 vs 62.2 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 Newton Hill Community School and Outwood Grange Academy?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Wakefield and Wakefield in Yorkshire and the Humber.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Newton Hill Community School: 338. Outwood Grange Academy: 1,900. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Newton Hill Community School and Outwood Grange Academy rank in Yorkshire and the Humber?
Newton Hill Community School is 127th of 1,636 and Outwood Grange Academy is 97th of 366 among primary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber on the 2025 Success Index (England).