All Saints Catholic High School vs Kirkby High School
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in North West, England, 1.5 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
All Saints Catholic High School
Knowsley · Local authority secondary · Ages 11–18
1,129 students
Kirkby High School
Liverpool · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
1,042 students
| Measure | All Saints Catholic High School Knowsley, North West | Kirkby High School Liverpool, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 27 Lower 50% | 10 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #383 of 536 | #517 of 536 |
| National rank | #3115 of 4,090 | #3969 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 11–18 | Ages 11–16 |
| Students | 1,129 | 1,042 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,129 | 1,042 |
| Free school meals | 47% | 59.2% |
| Capacity filled | 101.5% | 104.2% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 40.6 | 31.4 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 33.5% | 20% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 54.6% | 37.3% |
| EBacc average points | 3.23 | 2.55 |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Knowsley | Liverpool |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | allsaintschs.org.uk | kirkbyhighschool.net/ |
The verdict
- •All Saints Catholic High School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (26.7 vs 9.7).
- •All Saints Catholic High School is the larger school with 1,129 students compared with 1,042.
- •All Saints Catholic High School is a local authority school while Kirkby High School is a academy 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 All Saints Catholic High School better than Kirkby High School?
On the Success Index (England), All Saints Catholic High School ranks higher (26.7 vs 9.7 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 All Saints Catholic High School and Kirkby High School?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Knowsley and Liverpool in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
All Saints Catholic High School: 1,129. Kirkby High School: 1,042. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do All Saints Catholic High School and Kirkby High School rank in North West?
All Saints Catholic High School is 383rd of 536 and Kirkby High School is 517th of 536 among secondary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).