Aldridge UTC Warrington vs St Gregory's Catholic High School
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in North West, England, 1.7 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Aldridge UTC Warrington
Warrington · Academy secondary · Ages 14–19
278 students
St Gregory's Catholic High School
Warrington · Local authority secondary · Ages 11–16
1,214 students
| Measure | Aldridge UTC Warrington Warrington, North West | St Gregory's Catholic High School Warrington, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 13 Lower 50% | 74 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #496 of 536 | #92 of 536 |
| National rank | #3883 of 4,090 | #829 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 14–19 | Ages 11–16 |
| Students | 278 | 1,214 |
| Pupils on roll | 278 | 1,214 |
| Free school meals | 38.8% | 18.4% |
| Capacity filled | 44.8% | 101.2% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 23.0 | 51.0 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 14.1% | 52.8% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 21.7% | 73.2% |
| EBacc average points | 1.93 | 4.59 |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Warrington | Warrington |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | utcw.co.uk | www.stgregoryshigh.com |
The verdict
- •St Gregory's Catholic High School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (74.2 vs 12.6).
- •St Gregory's Catholic High School is the larger school with 1,214 students compared with 278.
- •Aldridge UTC Warrington is a academy school while St Gregory'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 Aldridge UTC Warrington better than St Gregory's Catholic High School?
On the Success Index (England), St Gregory's Catholic High School ranks higher (74.2 vs 12.6 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 Aldridge UTC Warrington and St Gregory's Catholic High School?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between Warrington and Warrington in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Aldridge UTC Warrington: 278. St Gregory's Catholic High School: 1,214. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Aldridge UTC Warrington and St Gregory's Catholic High School rank in North West?
Aldridge UTC Warrington is 496th of 536 and St Gregory's Catholic High School is 92nd of 536 among secondary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).