Auckland College vs Liverpool College
A head-to-head comparison of two all-through schools in North West, England, 1.7 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Auckland College
Liverpool · Independent all-through · Ages 3–16
362 students
Liverpool College
Liverpool · Academy all-through · Ages 4–19
1,685 students
| Measure | Auckland College Liverpool, North West | Liverpool College Liverpool, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 18 Lower 50% | 79 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #451 of 536 | #67 of 536 |
| National rank | #3651 of 4,090 | #638 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Independent | Academy |
| Type | All-through | All-through |
| Year range | Ages 3–16 | Ages 4–19 |
| Students | 362 | 1,685 |
| Pupils on roll | 362 | 1,685 |
| Free school meals | – | 18.4% |
| Capacity filled | 95.3% | 153.2% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 70% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 17% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 37.8 | 55.1 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 16.7% | 65.5% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 38.9% | 81.1% |
| EBacc average points | 2.80 | 5.12 |
| A level points per entry | – | 38.3 |
| town | Liverpool | Liverpool |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | www.aucklandcollege.com | www.liverpoolcollege.org.uk |
The verdict
- •Liverpool College scores higher on the Success Index (England) (79.4 vs 18.4).
- •Liverpool College is the larger school with 1,685 students compared with 362.
- •Auckland College is a independent school while Liverpool College is a academy school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Auckland College better than Liverpool College?
On the Success Index (England), Liverpool College ranks higher (79.4 vs 18.4 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 Auckland College and Liverpool College?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between Liverpool and Liverpool in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Auckland College: 362. Liverpool College: 1,685. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Auckland College and Liverpool College rank in North West?
Auckland College is 451st of 536 and Liverpool College is 67th of 536 among all-through schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).