Blessed Carlo Acutis Catholic and Church of England Academy vs Queen Elizabeth Studio School
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in North West, England, 98 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Blessed Carlo Acutis Catholic and Church of England Academy
Runcorn · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
332 students
Queen Elizabeth Studio School
Westmorland and Furness · Academy secondary · Ages 14–19
329 students
| Measure | Blessed Carlo Acutis Catholic and Church of England Academy Runcorn, North West | Queen Elizabeth Studio School Westmorland and Furness, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 10 Lower 50% | 38 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #511 of 536 | #308 of 536 |
| National rank | #3944 of 4,090 | #2577 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 11–16 | Ages 14–19 |
| Students | 332 | 329 |
| Pupils on roll | 332 | 329 |
| Free school meals | 61.7% | 8.5% |
| Capacity filled | 34.9% | 109.7% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 33.3 | 37.8 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 19.2% | 29.5% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 45.2% | 48.1% |
| EBacc average points | 2.78 | 3.06 |
| A level points per entry | – | 28.2 |
| town | Runcorn | Westmorland and Furness |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | blessedca.co.uk | qestudio.org.uk |
The verdict
- •Queen Elizabeth Studio School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (37.6 vs 10.4).
- •Blessed Carlo Acutis Catholic and Church of England Academy is the larger school with 332 students compared with 329.
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 Blessed Carlo Acutis Catholic and Church of England Academy better than Queen Elizabeth Studio School?
On the Success Index (England), Queen Elizabeth Studio School ranks higher (37.6 vs 10.4 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 Blessed Carlo Acutis Catholic and Church of England Academy and Queen Elizabeth Studio School?
About 98 km in a straight line, between Runcorn and Westmorland and Furness in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Blessed Carlo Acutis Catholic and Church of England Academy: 332. Queen Elizabeth Studio School: 329. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Blessed Carlo Acutis Catholic and Church of England Academy and Queen Elizabeth Studio School rank in North West?
Blessed Carlo Acutis Catholic and Church of England Academy is 511th of 536 and Queen Elizabeth Studio School is 308th of 536 among secondary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).