Blackburn Central High School vs West Lakes Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in North West, England, 108 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Blackburn Central High School
Blackburn · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
1,015 students
West Lakes Academy
Egremont · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,017 students
| Measure | Blackburn Central High School Blackburn, North West | West Lakes Academy Egremont, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 29 Lower 50% | 33 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #365 of 536 | #328 of 536 |
| National rank | #3019 of 4,090 | #2810 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 11–16 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 1,015 | 1,017 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,015 | 1,017 |
| Free school meals | 44% | 28.2% |
| Capacity filled | 112.8% | 88.4% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 41.0 | 40.8 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 34.7% | 32% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 55.7% | 51.9% |
| EBacc average points | 3.82 | 3.51 |
| A level points per entry | – | 28.7 |
| town | Blackburn | Egremont |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | www.bchs.co.uk | wla.education |
The verdict
- •West Lakes Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (32.9 vs 28.9).
- •West Lakes Academy is the larger school with 1,017 students compared with 1,015.
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 Blackburn Central High School better than West Lakes Academy?
On the Success Index (England), West Lakes Academy ranks higher (32.9 vs 28.9 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 Blackburn Central High School and West Lakes Academy?
About 108 km in a straight line, between Blackburn and Egremont in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Blackburn Central High School: 1,015. West Lakes Academy: 1,017. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Blackburn Central High School and West Lakes Academy rank in North West?
Blackburn Central High School is 365th of 536 and West Lakes Academy is 328th of 536 among secondary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).