Outwood Academy Freeston vs St John Fisher Catholic Voluntary Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber, England, 15 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Outwood Academy Freeston
Normanton · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
993 students
St John Fisher Catholic Voluntary Academy
Dewsbury · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
992 students
| Measure | Outwood Academy Freeston Normanton, Yorkshire and the Humber | St John Fisher Catholic Voluntary Academy Dewsbury, Yorkshire and the Humber |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 46 Lower 50% | 14 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #187 of 366 | #340 of 366 |
| National rank | #2187 of 4,090 | #3827 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 11–16 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 993 | 992 |
| Pupils on roll | 993 | 992 |
| Free school meals | 31.2% | 45.5% |
| Capacity filled | 94.6% | 92.8% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 44.6 | 34.8 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 40.4% | 25.3% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 66.5% | 46% |
| EBacc average points | 3.97 | 3.02 |
| A level points per entry | – | 21.9 |
| town | Normanton | Dewsbury |
| region | Yorkshire and the Humber | Yorkshire and the Humber |
| Website | www.freeston.outwood.com/ | www.stjohnfisher.org.uk |
The verdict
- •Outwood Academy Freeston scores higher on the Success Index (England) (45.7 vs 14.3).
- •Outwood Academy Freeston is the larger school with 993 students compared with 992.
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 Freeston better than St John Fisher Catholic Voluntary Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Outwood Academy Freeston ranks higher (45.7 vs 14.3 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 Freeston and St John Fisher Catholic Voluntary Academy?
About 15 km in a straight line, between Normanton and Dewsbury in Yorkshire and the Humber.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Outwood Academy Freeston: 993. St John Fisher Catholic Voluntary Academy: 992. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Outwood Academy Freeston and St John Fisher Catholic Voluntary Academy rank in Yorkshire and the Humber?
Outwood Academy Freeston is 187th of 366 and St John Fisher Catholic Voluntary Academy is 340th of 366 among secondary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber on the 2025 Success Index (England).