Broadoak School vs Lymm High School
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in North West, England, 4.3 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Broadoak School
Manchester · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
507 students
Lymm High School
Lymm · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,937 students
| Measure | Broadoak School Manchester, North West | Lymm High School Lymm, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 26 Lower 50% | 87 Top 10% |
| Region rank | #386 of 536 | #38 of 536 |
| National rank | #3139 of 4,090 | #353 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 11–16 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 507 | 1,937 |
| Pupils on roll | 507 | 1,937 |
| Free school meals | 56% | 12.4% |
| Capacity filled | 64% | 101.5% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 42.4 | 59.7 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 28.3% | 68.9% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 48.7% | 87.4% |
| EBacc average points | 3.96 | 5.25 |
| A level points per entry | – | 36.6 |
| town | Manchester | Lymm |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | broadoakschool.co.uk/ | www.lymmhigh.org.uk |
The verdict
- •Lymm High School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (87.2 vs 26.2).
- •Lymm High School is the larger school with 1,937 students compared with 507.
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 Broadoak School better than Lymm High School?
On the Success Index (England), Lymm High School ranks higher (87.2 vs 26.2 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 Broadoak School and Lymm High School?
About 4.3 km in a straight line, between Manchester and Lymm in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Broadoak School: 507. Lymm High School: 1,937. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Broadoak School and Lymm High School rank in North West?
Broadoak School is 386th of 536 and Lymm High School is 38th of 536 among secondary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).