Blacklow Brow School vs Lord Derby Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North West, England, 1.0 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Blacklow Brow School
Liverpool · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
235 students
Lord Derby Academy
Liverpool · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
1,076 students
| Measure | Blacklow Brow School Liverpool, North West | Lord Derby Academy Liverpool, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 86 Top 10% | 21 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #176 of 2,286 | #426 of 536 |
| National rank | #1356 of 15,697 | #3469 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 11–16 |
| Students | 235 | 1,076 |
| Pupils on roll | 235 | 1,076 |
| Free school meals | 13.4% | 56.9% |
| Capacity filled | 99.6% | 97.8% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 86% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 14% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 39.9 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 27.5% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 52.9% |
| EBacc average points | – | 3.68 |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Liverpool | Liverpool |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | blacklowbrowschool.co.uk | lordderbyacademy.co.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Blacklow Brow School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (85.5 vs 20.9).
- •Lord Derby Academy is the larger school with 1,076 students compared with 235.
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 Blacklow Brow School better than Lord Derby Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Blacklow Brow School ranks higher (85.5 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 Blacklow Brow School and Lord Derby Academy?
About 1.0 km in a straight line, between Liverpool and Liverpool in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Blacklow Brow School: 235. Lord Derby Academy: 1,076. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Blacklow Brow School and Lord Derby Academy rank in North West?
Blacklow Brow School is 176th of 2,286 and Lord Derby Academy is 426th of 536 among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).