Broughton Hall Catholic High School vs NexGen Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in North West, England, 924 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
NexGen Academy
Liverpool · Independent secondary · Ages 14–16
45 students
| Measure | Broughton Hall Catholic High School Liverpool, North West | NexGen Academy Liverpool, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 26 Lower 50% | 6 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #388 of 536 | – |
| National rank | #3160 of 4,090 | – |
| Sector | Local authority | Independent |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 11–18 | Ages 14–16 |
| Students | 1,175 | 45 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,175 | 45 |
| Free school meals | 37% | – |
| Capacity filled | 92.2% | 90% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 39.2 | 8.2 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 23.7% | 14.3% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 50.5% | 14.3% |
| EBacc average points | 3.27 | 0.67 |
| A level points per entry | 31.5 | – |
| town | Liverpool | Liverpool |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | www.broughtonhall.com | www.nexgenacademy.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Broughton Hall Catholic High School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (25.8 vs 5.6).
- •Broughton Hall Catholic High School is the larger school with 1,175 students compared with 45.
- •Broughton Hall Catholic High School is a local authority school while NexGen Academy is a independent school, so fees and admission rules differ.
- •Broughton Hall Catholic High School is girls and NexGen Academy 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 NexGen Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Broughton Hall Catholic High School ranks higher (25.8 vs 5.6 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 NexGen Academy?
About 924 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. NexGen Academy: 45. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Broughton Hall Catholic High School and NexGen Academy rank in North West?
Broughton Hall Catholic High School is 388th of 536 and NexGen Academy is unranked among secondary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).