Birkdale High School vs Shavington Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in North West, England, 71 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Birkdale High School
Southport · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
936 students
Shavington Academy
Shavington · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
934 students
| Measure | Birkdale High School Southport, North West | Shavington Academy Shavington, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 75 Top 25% | 66 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #88 of 536 | #137 of 536 |
| National rank | #808 of 4,090 | #1191 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 11–16 | Ages 11–16 |
| Students | 936 | 934 |
| Pupils on roll | 936 | 934 |
| Free school meals | 22.2% | 13.8% |
| Capacity filled | 99.6% | 109.9% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 51.9 | 47.8 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 57.4% | 42.6% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 74.4% | 74.1% |
| EBacc average points | 4.90 | 3.93 |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Southport | Shavington |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | www.birkdalehigh.co.uk/ | www.shavington.academy |
The verdict
- •Birkdale High School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (74.5 vs 66.2).
- •Birkdale High School is the larger school with 936 students compared with 934.
- •Birkdale High School is boys and Shavington 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 Birkdale High School better than Shavington Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Birkdale High School ranks higher (74.5 vs 66.2 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 Birkdale High School and Shavington Academy?
About 71 km in a straight line, between Southport and Shavington in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Birkdale High School: 936. Shavington Academy: 934. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Birkdale High School and Shavington Academy rank in North West?
Birkdale High School is 88th of 536 and Shavington Academy is 137th of 536 among secondary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).