Archbishop Blanch CofE High School vs St Hilda's Church of England High School
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in North West, England, 1.2 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
St Hilda's Church of England High School
Liverpool · Local authority secondary · Ages 11–18
1,298 students
| Measure | Archbishop Blanch CofE High School Liverpool, North West | St Hilda's Church of England High School Liverpool, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 39 Lower 50% | 75 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #296 of 536 | #83 of 536 |
| National rank | #2491 of 4,090 | #771 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 11–18 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 1,179 | 1,298 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,179 | 1,298 |
| Free school meals | 31.7% | 15.4% |
| Capacity filled | 110.7% | 123.6% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 51.8 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 64.9% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 78.4% |
| EBacc average points | – | 4.49 |
| A level points per entry | – | 32.5 |
| town | Liverpool | Liverpool |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | www.abblanch.com | www.st-hildas.co.uk |
The verdict
- •St Hilda's Church of England High School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (75.4 vs 39.2).
- •St Hilda's Church of England High School is the larger school with 1,298 students compared with 1,179.
- •Archbishop Blanch CofE High School is a academy school while St Hilda's Church of England High School is a local authority school, so fees and admission rules differ.
- •Archbishop Blanch CofE High School is girls and St Hilda's Church of England High 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 St Hilda's Church of England High School?
On the Success Index (England), St Hilda's Church of England High School ranks higher (75.4 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 St Hilda's Church of England High School?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Liverpool and Liverpool in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Archbishop Blanch CofE High School: 1,179. St Hilda's Church of England High School: 1,298. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Archbishop Blanch CofE High School and St Hilda's Church of England High School rank in North West?
Archbishop Blanch CofE High School is 296th of 536 and St Hilda's Church of England High School is 83rd of 536 among secondary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).