Archbishop Temple Church of England High School vs Netherhall School
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in North West, England, 116 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Archbishop Temple Church of England High School
Preston · Local authority secondary · Ages 11–16
891 students
Netherhall School
Maryport · Local authority secondary · Ages 11–18
894 students
| Measure | Archbishop Temple Church of England High School Preston, North West | Netherhall School Maryport, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 83 Top 25% | 27 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #49 of 536 | #382 of 536 |
| National rank | #513 of 4,090 | #3106 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 11–16 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 891 | 894 |
| Pupils on roll | 891 | 894 |
| Free school meals | 15.6% | 36.7% |
| Capacity filled | 100.7% | 84.9% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 55.4 | 39.7 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 56.1% | 28.4% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 81.3% | 50% |
| EBacc average points | 4.95 | 3.25 |
| A level points per entry | – | 30.1 |
| town | Preston | Maryport |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | www.archbishoptemple.com | www.netherhall.cumbria.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Archbishop Temple Church of England High School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (82.7 vs 27.0).
- •Netherhall School is the larger school with 894 students compared with 891.
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 Temple Church of England High School better than Netherhall School?
On the Success Index (England), Archbishop Temple Church of England High School ranks higher (82.7 vs 27.0 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 Temple Church of England High School and Netherhall School?
About 116 km in a straight line, between Preston and Maryport in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Archbishop Temple Church of England High School: 891. Netherhall School: 894. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Archbishop Temple Church of England High School and Netherhall School rank in North West?
Archbishop Temple Church of England High School is 49th of 536 and Netherhall School is 382nd of 536 among secondary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).