Archbishop Blanch CofE High School vs De La Salle School
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in North West, England, 13 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
De La Salle School
St. Helens · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
1,180 students
| Measure | Archbishop Blanch CofE High School Liverpool, North West | De La Salle School St. Helens, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 39 Lower 50% | 57 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #296 of 536 | #187 of 536 |
| National rank | #2491 of 4,090 | #1618 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 11–18 | Ages 11–16 |
| Students | 1,179 | 1,180 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,179 | 1,180 |
| Free school meals | 31.7% | 24.9% |
| Capacity filled | 110.7% | 98.3% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | – |
| EBacc average points | – | – |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Liverpool | St. Helens |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | www.abblanch.com | www.delasalle.st-helens.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •De La Salle School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (57.2 vs 39.2).
- •De La Salle School is the larger school with 1,180 students compared with 1,179.
- •Archbishop Blanch CofE High School is girls and De La Salle School 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 De La Salle School?
On the Success Index (England), De La Salle School ranks higher (57.2 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 De La Salle School?
About 13 km in a straight line, between Liverpool and St. Helens in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Archbishop Blanch CofE High School: 1,179. De La Salle School: 1,180. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Archbishop Blanch CofE High School and De La Salle School rank in North West?
Archbishop Blanch CofE High School is 296th of 536 and De La Salle School is 187th of 536 among secondary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).