Outwood Grange Academy vs Rodillian Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber, England, 2.6 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Outwood Grange Academy
Wakefield · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,900 students
Rodillian Academy
Wakefield · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,615 students
| Measure | Outwood Grange Academy Wakefield, Yorkshire and the Humber | Rodillian Academy Wakefield, Yorkshire and the Humber |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 62 Top 50% | 62 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #97 of 366 | #99 of 366 |
| National rank | #1376 of 4,090 | #1383 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 11–18 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 1,900 | 1,615 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,900 | 1,615 |
| Free school meals | 17.6% | 19.9% |
| Capacity filled | 86.4% | 95% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 47.2 | 46.4 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 52.9% | 52.2% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 74.3% | 68.5% |
| EBacc average points | 4.10 | 4.31 |
| A level points per entry | 30.8 | 34.4 |
| town | Wakefield | Wakefield |
| region | Yorkshire and the Humber | Yorkshire and the Humber |
| Website | www.grange.outwood.com/ | www.rodillianacademy.co.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (England) scores (62.2 vs 62.0).
- •Outwood Grange Academy is the larger school with 1,900 students compared with 1,615.
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 Grange Academy better than Rodillian Academy?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (England). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Outwood Grange Academy and Rodillian Academy?
About 2.6 km in a straight line, between Wakefield and Wakefield in Yorkshire and the Humber.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Outwood Grange Academy: 1,900. Rodillian Academy: 1,615. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Outwood Grange Academy and Rodillian Academy rank in Yorkshire and the Humber?
Outwood Grange Academy is 97th of 366 and Rodillian Academy is 99th of 366 among secondary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber on the 2025 Success Index (England).