Archbishop Blanch CofE High School vs CHS South
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in North West, England, 46 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Archbishop Blanch CofE High School
Liverpool · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,179 students
CHS South
Manchester · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
1,177 students
| Measure | Archbishop Blanch CofE High School Liverpool, North West | CHS South Manchester, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 39 Lower 50% | 50 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #296 of 536 | #229 of 536 |
| National rank | #2491 of 4,090 | #1987 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 11–18 | Ages 11–16 |
| Students | 1,179 | 1,177 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,179 | 1,177 |
| Free school meals | 31.7% | 47.6% |
| Capacity filled | 110.7% | 98.1% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 48.3 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 44% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 71.4% |
| EBacc average points | – | 4.27 |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Liverpool | Manchester |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | www.abblanch.com | www.chssouth.org.uk |
The verdict
- •CHS South scores higher on the Success Index (England) (49.5 vs 39.2).
- •Archbishop Blanch CofE High School is the larger school with 1,179 students compared with 1,177.
- •Archbishop Blanch CofE High School is girls and CHS South is co-educational.
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 Blanch CofE High School better than CHS South?
On the Success Index (England), CHS South ranks higher (49.5 vs 39.2 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 Blanch CofE High School and CHS South?
About 46 km in a straight line, between Liverpool and Manchester in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Archbishop Blanch CofE High School: 1,179. CHS South: 1,177. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Archbishop Blanch CofE High School and CHS South rank in North West?
Archbishop Blanch CofE High School is 296th of 536 and CHS South is 229th of 536 among secondary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).