Broughton Hall Catholic High School vs Knotty Ash Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North West, England, 832 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Broughton Hall Catholic High School
Liverpool · Local authority secondary · Ages 11–18
1,175 students
Knotty Ash Primary School
Liverpool · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
252 students
| Measure | Broughton Hall Catholic High School Liverpool, North West | Knotty Ash Primary School Liverpool, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 26 Lower 50% | 42 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #388 of 536 | #1245 of 2,286 |
| National rank | #3160 of 4,090 | #9771 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–18 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 1,175 | 252 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,175 | 252 |
| Free school meals | 37% | 27% |
| Capacity filled | 92.2% | 120% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 60% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 7% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 39.2 | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 23.7% | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 50.5% | – |
| EBacc average points | 3.27 | – |
| A level points per entry | 31.5 | – |
| town | Liverpool | Liverpool |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | www.broughtonhall.com | www.knottyashprimaryschool.co.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Knotty Ash Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (41.7 vs 25.8).
- •Broughton Hall Catholic High School is the larger school with 1,175 students compared with 252.
- •Broughton Hall Catholic High School is a local authority school while Knotty Ash Primary School is a academy school, so fees and admission rules differ.
- •Broughton Hall Catholic High School is girls and Knotty Ash Primary School is co-educational.
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 Broughton Hall Catholic High School better than Knotty Ash Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Knotty Ash Primary School ranks higher (41.7 vs 25.8 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 Broughton Hall Catholic High School and Knotty Ash Primary School?
About 832 m in a straight line, between Liverpool and Liverpool in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Broughton Hall Catholic High School: 1,175. Knotty Ash Primary School: 252. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Broughton Hall Catholic High School and Knotty Ash Primary School rank in North West?
Broughton Hall Catholic High School is 388th of 536 and Knotty Ash Primary School is 1245th of 2,286 among secondary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).