Bellerive FCJ Catholic College vs St Hilda's Church of England High School
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in North West, England, 601 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bellerive FCJ Catholic College
Liverpool · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
955 students
St Hilda's Church of England High School
Liverpool · Local authority secondary · Ages 11–18
1,298 students
| Measure | Bellerive FCJ Catholic College Liverpool, North West | St Hilda's Church of England High School Liverpool, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 45 Lower 50% | 75 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #258 of 536 | #83 of 536 |
| National rank | #2212 of 4,090 | #771 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 11–18 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 955 | 1,298 |
| Pupils on roll | 955 | 1,298 |
| Free school meals | 37.3% | 15.4% |
| Capacity filled | 106.1% | 123.6% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 47.3 | 51.8 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 42.3% | 64.9% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 69% | 78.4% |
| EBacc average points | 3.97 | 4.49 |
| A level points per entry | 27.3 | 32.5 |
| town | Liverpool | Liverpool |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | www.bellerivefcj.org/ | 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 45.3).
- •St Hilda's Church of England High School is the larger school with 1,298 students compared with 955.
- •Bellerive FCJ Catholic College is a academy school while St Hilda's Church of England High School is a local authority school, so fees and admission rules differ.
- •Bellerive FCJ Catholic College 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 Bellerive FCJ Catholic College 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 45.3 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 Bellerive FCJ Catholic College and St Hilda's Church of England High School?
About 601 m in a straight line, between Liverpool and Liverpool in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Bellerive FCJ Catholic College: 955. St Hilda's Church of England High School: 1,298. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Bellerive FCJ Catholic College and St Hilda's Church of England High School rank in North West?
Bellerive FCJ Catholic College is 258th 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).