Audenshaw School vs Lord Derby Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in North West, England, 48 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Audenshaw School
Manchester · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
1,077 students
Lord Derby Academy
Liverpool · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
1,076 students
| Measure | Audenshaw School Manchester, North West | Lord Derby Academy Liverpool, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 52 Top 50% | 21 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #210 of 536 | #426 of 536 |
| National rank | #1866 of 4,090 | #3469 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 11–16 | Ages 11–16 |
| Students | 1,077 | 1,076 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,077 | 1,076 |
| Free school meals | 32.3% | 56.9% |
| Capacity filled | 94.5% | 97.8% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 45.5 | 39.9 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 49.8% | 27.5% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 67.4% | 52.9% |
| EBacc average points | 3.82 | 3.68 |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Manchester | Liverpool |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | www.audenshawschool.org.uk | lordderbyacademy.co.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Audenshaw School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (52.2 vs 20.9).
- •Audenshaw School is the larger school with 1,077 students compared with 1,076.
- •Audenshaw School is boys and Lord Derby Academy 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 Audenshaw School better than Lord Derby Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Audenshaw School ranks higher (52.2 vs 20.9 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 Audenshaw School and Lord Derby Academy?
About 48 km in a straight line, between Manchester and Liverpool in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Audenshaw School: 1,077. Lord Derby Academy: 1,076. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Audenshaw School and Lord Derby Academy rank in North West?
Audenshaw School is 210th of 536 and Lord Derby Academy is 426th of 536 among secondary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).