Normanton Common Primary Academy vs Outwood Academy Freeston
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Yorkshire and the Humber, England, 1.4 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Normanton Common Primary Academy
Normanton · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
334 students
Outwood Academy Freeston
Normanton · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
993 students
| Measure | Normanton Common Primary Academy Normanton, Yorkshire and the Humber | Outwood Academy Freeston Normanton, Yorkshire and the Humber |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 53 Top 50% | 46 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #688 of 1,636 | #187 of 366 |
| National rank | #7246 of 15,697 | #2187 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 11–16 |
| Students | 334 | 993 |
| Pupils on roll | 334 | 993 |
| Free school meals | 21.5% | 31.2% |
| Capacity filled | 106% | 94.6% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 73% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 2% | – |
| 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 | normantoncommonacademy.org/ | www.freeston.outwood.com/ |
The verdict
- •Normanton Common Primary Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (53.4 vs 45.7).
- •Outwood Academy Freeston is the larger school with 993 students compared with 334.
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 Normanton Common Primary Academy better than Outwood Academy Freeston?
On the Success Index (England), Normanton Common Primary Academy ranks higher (53.4 vs 45.7 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 Normanton Common Primary Academy and Outwood Academy Freeston?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Normanton and Normanton in Yorkshire and the Humber.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Normanton Common Primary Academy: 334. Outwood Academy Freeston: 993. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Normanton Common Primary Academy and Outwood Academy Freeston rank in Yorkshire and the Humber?
Normanton Common Primary Academy is 688th 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).