Atherton High School vs Wellfield Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in North West, England, 24 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Atherton High School
Atherton · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
561 students
Wellfield Academy
Leyland · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
562 students
| Measure | Atherton High School Atherton, North West | Wellfield Academy Leyland, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 21 Lower 50% | 26 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #420 of 536 | #390 of 536 |
| National rank | #3436 of 4,090 | #3171 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 11–16 | Ages 11–16 |
| Students | 561 | 562 |
| Pupils on roll | 561 | 562 |
| Free school meals | 47.4% | 37.9% |
| Capacity filled | 102% | 67.4% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 39.3 | 37.7 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 25.8% | 33.9% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 51.7% | 55.9% |
| EBacc average points | 3.48 | 3.27 |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Atherton | Leyland |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | www.athertonhigh.com/ | wellfieldacademy.org/ |
The verdict
- •Wellfield Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (25.5 vs 21.3).
- •Wellfield Academy is the larger school with 562 students compared with 561.
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 Atherton High School better than Wellfield Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Wellfield Academy ranks higher (25.5 vs 21.3 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 Atherton High School and Wellfield Academy?
About 24 km in a straight line, between Atherton and Leyland in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Atherton High School: 561. Wellfield Academy: 562. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Atherton High School and Wellfield Academy rank in North West?
Atherton High School is 420th of 536 and Wellfield Academy is 390th of 536 among secondary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).