Outwood Academy City vs The Birley Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber, England, 2.1 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Outwood Academy City
Sheffield · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
1,138 students
The Birley Academy
Sheffield · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
1,061 students
| Measure | Outwood Academy City Sheffield, Yorkshire and the Humber | The Birley Academy Sheffield, Yorkshire and the Humber |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 30 Lower 50% | 23 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #266 of 366 | #296 of 366 |
| National rank | #2952 of 4,090 | #3327 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 11–16 | Ages 11–16 |
| Students | 1,138 | 1,061 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,138 | 1,061 |
| Free school meals | 44.2% | 35.7% |
| Capacity filled | 94.8% | 91.2% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 40.4 | 37.2 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 39.5% | 27.4% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 57.1% | 51.6% |
| EBacc average points | 3.62 | 3.22 |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Sheffield | Sheffield |
| region | Yorkshire and the Humber | Yorkshire and the Humber |
| Website | www.city.outwood.com | www.birleysecondaryacademy.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Outwood Academy City scores higher on the Success Index (England) (30.3 vs 23.0).
- •Outwood Academy City is the larger school with 1,138 students compared with 1,061.
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 Outwood Academy City better than The Birley Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Outwood Academy City ranks higher (30.3 vs 23.0 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 Outwood Academy City and The Birley Academy?
About 2.1 km in a straight line, between Sheffield and Sheffield in Yorkshire and the Humber.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Outwood Academy City: 1,138. The Birley Academy: 1,061. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Outwood Academy City and The Birley Academy rank in Yorkshire and the Humber?
Outwood Academy City is 266th of 366 and The Birley Academy is 296th of 366 among secondary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber on the 2025 Success Index (England).