Outwood Grange Academy vs Rooks Nest Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Yorkshire and the Humber, England, 994 m 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
Rooks Nest Academy
Wakefield · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
368 students
| Measure | Outwood Grange Academy Wakefield, Yorkshire and the Humber | Rooks Nest Academy Wakefield, Yorkshire and the Humber |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 62 Top 50% | 86 Top 10% |
| Region rank | #97 of 366 | #113 of 1,636 |
| National rank | #1376 of 4,090 | #1317 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–18 | Ages 2–11 |
| Students | 1,900 | 368 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,900 | 368 |
| Free school meals | 17.6% | 13.5% |
| Capacity filled | 86.4% | 116.8% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 85% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 15% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 47.2 | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 52.9% | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 74.3% | – |
| EBacc average points | 4.10 | – |
| A level points per entry | 30.8 | – |
| town | Wakefield | Wakefield |
| region | Yorkshire and the Humber | Yorkshire and the Humber |
| Website | www.grange.outwood.com/ | www.rooksnestacademy.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Rooks Nest Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (85.8 vs 62.2).
- •Outwood Grange Academy is the larger school with 1,900 students compared with 368.
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 Rooks Nest Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Rooks Nest Academy ranks higher (85.8 vs 62.2 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 Grange Academy and Rooks Nest Academy?
About 994 m 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. Rooks Nest Academy: 368. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Outwood Grange Academy and Rooks Nest Academy rank in Yorkshire and the Humber?
Outwood Grange Academy is 97th of 366 and Rooks Nest Academy is 113th of 1,636 among secondary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber on the 2025 Success Index (England).