Alsop High School vs Archbishop Beck Catholic College
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in North West, England, 1.9 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Alsop High School
Liverpool · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,336 students
Archbishop Beck Catholic College
Liverpool · Local authority secondary · Ages 11–18
1,142 students
| Measure | Alsop High School Liverpool, North West | Archbishop Beck Catholic College Liverpool, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 8 Lower 50% | 37 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #521 of 536 | #313 of 536 |
| National rank | #4008 of 4,090 | #2624 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 11–18 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 1,336 | 1,142 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,336 | 1,142 |
| Free school meals | 57.8% | 33.7% |
| Capacity filled | 74.2% | 96.3% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 28.2 | 41.5 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 11.9% | 35% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 27.4% | 64.4% |
| EBacc average points | 2.40 | 3.60 |
| A level points per entry | 22.6 | 33.9 |
| town | Liverpool | Liverpool |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | www.alsophigh.org.uk | www.archbishopbeck.com/ |
The verdict
- •Archbishop Beck Catholic College scores higher on the Success Index (England) (36.6 vs 7.6).
- •Alsop High School is the larger school with 1,336 students compared with 1,142.
- •Alsop High School is a academy school while Archbishop Beck Catholic College 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 Alsop High School better than Archbishop Beck Catholic College?
On the Success Index (England), Archbishop Beck Catholic College ranks higher (36.6 vs 7.6 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 Alsop High School and Archbishop Beck Catholic College?
About 1.9 km in a straight line, between Liverpool and Liverpool in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Alsop High School: 1,336. Archbishop Beck Catholic College: 1,142. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Alsop High School and Archbishop Beck Catholic College rank in North West?
Alsop High School is 521st of 536 and Archbishop Beck Catholic College is 313th of 536 among secondary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).