Archbishop Beck Catholic College vs Ladybridge High School
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in North West, England, 34 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Archbishop Beck Catholic College
Liverpool · Local authority secondary · Ages 11–18
1,142 students
Ladybridge High School
Bolton · Local authority secondary · Ages 11–16
1,136 students
| Measure | Archbishop Beck Catholic College Liverpool, North West | Ladybridge High School Bolton, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 37 Lower 50% | 32 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #313 of 536 | #332 of 536 |
| National rank | #2624 of 4,090 | #2845 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 11–18 | Ages 11–16 |
| Students | 1,142 | 1,136 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,142 | 1,136 |
| Free school meals | 33.7% | 37.5% |
| Capacity filled | 96.3% | 99.6% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 41.5 | 41.7 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 35% | 33.2% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 64.4% | 51.7% |
| EBacc average points | 3.60 | 3.56 |
| A level points per entry | 33.9 | – |
| town | Liverpool | Bolton |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | www.archbishopbeck.com/ | www.ladybridgehigh.co.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Archbishop Beck Catholic College scores higher on the Success Index (England) (36.6 vs 32.2).
- •Archbishop Beck Catholic College is the larger school with 1,142 students compared with 1,136.
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 Archbishop Beck Catholic College better than Ladybridge High School?
On the Success Index (England), Archbishop Beck Catholic College ranks higher (36.6 vs 32.2 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 Archbishop Beck Catholic College and Ladybridge High School?
About 34 km in a straight line, between Liverpool and Bolton in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Archbishop Beck Catholic College: 1,142. Ladybridge High School: 1,136. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Archbishop Beck Catholic College and Ladybridge High School rank in North West?
Archbishop Beck Catholic College is 313th of 536 and Ladybridge High School is 332nd of 536 among secondary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).