Outwood Academy Danum vs Sheffield Springs Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber, England, 30 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Outwood Academy Danum
Doncaster · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,083 students
Sheffield Springs Academy
Sheffield · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
1,083 students
| Measure | Outwood Academy Danum Doncaster, Yorkshire and the Humber | Sheffield Springs Academy Sheffield, Yorkshire and the Humber |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 34 Lower 50% | 23 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #244 of 366 | #293 of 366 |
| National rank | #2752 of 4,090 | #3299 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 11–18 | Ages 11–16 |
| Students | 1,083 | 1,083 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,083 | 1,083 |
| Free school meals | 40.4% | 60.6% |
| Capacity filled | 56.2% | 103.1% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 42.8 | 38.9 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 42.9% | 38.3% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 60.2% | 50.5% |
| EBacc average points | 3.75 | 3.51 |
| A level points per entry | 24.1 | – |
| town | Doncaster | Sheffield |
| region | Yorkshire and the Humber | Yorkshire and the Humber |
| Website | www.danum.outwood.com | www.sheffieldsprings-academy.org/ |
The verdict
- •Outwood Academy Danum scores higher on the Success Index (England) (33.9 vs 23.3).
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 Danum better than Sheffield Springs Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Outwood Academy Danum ranks higher (33.9 vs 23.3 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 Outwood Academy Danum and Sheffield Springs Academy?
About 30 km in a straight line, between Doncaster and Sheffield in Yorkshire and the Humber.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Outwood Academy Danum: 1,083. Sheffield Springs Academy: 1,083. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Outwood Academy Danum and Sheffield Springs Academy rank in Yorkshire and the Humber?
Outwood Academy Danum is 244th of 366 and Sheffield Springs Academy is 293rd of 366 among secondary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber on the 2025 Success Index (England).