Chesterfield High School vs Sacred Heart Catholic Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in North West, England, 1.3 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Chesterfield High School
Liverpool · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,692 students
Sacred Heart Catholic Academy
Liverpool · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
613 students
| Measure | Chesterfield High School Liverpool, North West | Sacred Heart Catholic Academy Liverpool, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 60 Top 50% | 33 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #173 of 536 | #331 of 536 |
| National rank | #1482 of 4,090 | #2832 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 11–18 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 1,692 | 613 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,692 | 613 |
| Free school meals | 25.6% | 37.2% |
| Capacity filled | 127.6% | 45.3% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 48.4 | 42.4 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 52.5% | 38.2% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 75.1% | 58.2% |
| EBacc average points | 4.27 | 3.53 |
| A level points per entry | 31.4 | 25.0 |
| town | Liverpool | Liverpool |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | www.chesterfieldhigh.org.uk | www.sacredheartcatholicacademy.org/ |
The verdict
- •Chesterfield High School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (60.0 vs 32.5).
- •Chesterfield High School is the larger school with 1,692 students compared with 613.
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 Chesterfield High School better than Sacred Heart Catholic Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Chesterfield High School ranks higher (60.0 vs 32.5 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 Chesterfield High School and Sacred Heart Catholic Academy?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Liverpool and Liverpool in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Chesterfield High School: 1,692. Sacred Heart Catholic Academy: 613. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Chesterfield High School and Sacred Heart Catholic Academy rank in North West?
Chesterfield High School is 173rd of 536 and Sacred Heart Catholic Academy is 331st of 536 among secondary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).