Academy@Worden vs St Mary's Catholic High School
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in North West, England, 905 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Academy@Worden
Leyland · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
660 students
St Mary's Catholic High School
Leyland · Local authority secondary · Ages 11–16
813 students
| Measure | Academy@Worden Leyland, North West | St Mary's Catholic High School Leyland, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 43 Lower 50% | 55 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #272 of 536 | #198 of 536 |
| National rank | #2300 of 4,090 | #1712 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 11–16 | Ages 11–16 |
| Students | 660 | 813 |
| Pupils on roll | 660 | 813 |
| Free school meals | 31.4% | 21.2% |
| Capacity filled | 111.9% | 98% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 43.2 | 45.0 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 42.5% | 43.8% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 60.4% | 65.6% |
| EBacc average points | 4.00 | 3.58 |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Leyland | Leyland |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | www.academyatworden.co.uk | lsmchs.com/ |
The verdict
- •St Mary's Catholic High School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (55.1 vs 43.4).
- •St Mary's Catholic High School is the larger school with 813 students compared with 660.
- •Academy@Worden is a academy school while St Mary's Catholic High School is a local authority school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Academy@Worden better than St Mary's Catholic High School?
On the Success Index (England), St Mary's Catholic High School ranks higher (55.1 vs 43.4 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 Academy@Worden and St Mary's Catholic High School?
About 905 m in a straight line, between Leyland and Leyland in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Academy@Worden: 660. St Mary's Catholic High School: 813. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Academy@Worden and St Mary's Catholic High School rank in North West?
Academy@Worden is 272nd of 536 and St Mary's Catholic High School is 198th of 536 among secondary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).