All Saints Catholic High School vs Sir John Thursby Community College
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in North West, England, 56 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
Sir John Thursby Community College
Burnley · Local authority secondary · Ages 11–16
1,121 students
| Measure | All Saints Catholic High School Knowsley, North West | Sir John Thursby Community College Burnley, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 27 Lower 50% | 28 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #383 of 536 | #378 of 536 |
| National rank | #3115 of 4,090 | #3085 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 11–18 | Ages 11–16 |
| Students | 1,129 | 1,121 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,129 | 1,121 |
| Free school meals | 47% | 43.1% |
| Capacity filled | 101.5% | 99.6% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 40.6 | 41.0 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 33.5% | 30.9% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 54.6% | 50.7% |
| EBacc average points | 3.23 | 3.84 |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Knowsley | Burnley |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | allsaintschs.org.uk | www.sirjohnthursby.lancs.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (England) scores (26.7 vs 27.5).
- •All Saints Catholic High School is the larger school with 1,129 students compared with 1,121.
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 Sir John Thursby Community College?
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 All Saints Catholic High School and Sir John Thursby Community College?
About 56 km in a straight line, between Knowsley and Burnley in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
All Saints Catholic High School: 1,129. Sir John Thursby Community College: 1,121. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do All Saints Catholic High School and Sir John Thursby Community College rank in North West?
All Saints Catholic High School is 383rd of 536 and Sir John Thursby Community College is 378th of 536 among secondary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).