Bowland High vs St Thomas More Catholic High School
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in North West, England, 92 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bowland High
Clitheroe · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
644 students
St Thomas More Catholic High School
Crewe · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
642 students
| Measure | Bowland High Clitheroe, North West | St Thomas More Catholic High School Crewe, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 68 Top 50% | 66 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #127 of 536 | #140 of 536 |
| National rank | #1114 of 4,090 | #1214 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 11–16 | Ages 11–16 |
| Students | 644 | 642 |
| Pupils on roll | 644 | 642 |
| Free school meals | 10.2% | 17% |
| Capacity filled | 112% | 100.3% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 47.8 | 47.7 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 42.6% | 45.7% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 70.4% | 74% |
| EBacc average points | 4.11 | 4.24 |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Clitheroe | Crewe |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | bowland.atctrust.org.uk/ | www.st-thomasmore.cheshire.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •Bowland High scores higher on the Success Index (England) (67.8 vs 65.7).
- •Bowland High is the larger school with 644 students compared with 642.
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 Bowland High better than St Thomas More Catholic High School?
On the Success Index (England), Bowland High ranks higher (67.8 vs 65.7 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 Bowland High and St Thomas More Catholic High School?
About 92 km in a straight line, between Clitheroe and Crewe in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Bowland High: 644. St Thomas More Catholic High School: 642. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Bowland High and St Thomas More Catholic High School rank in North West?
Bowland High is 127th of 536 and St Thomas More Catholic High School is 140th of 536 among secondary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).