Childwall Sports & Science Academy vs Dixons Broadgreen Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in North West, England, 1.4 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Childwall Sports & Science Academy
Liverpool · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,049 students
Dixons Broadgreen Academy
Liverpool · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,159 students
| Measure | Childwall Sports & Science Academy Liverpool, North West | Dixons Broadgreen Academy Liverpool, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 16 Lower 50% | 13 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #478 of 536 | #497 of 536 |
| National rank | #3785 of 4,090 | #3884 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 11–18 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 1,049 | 1,159 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,049 | 1,159 |
| Free school meals | 46.5% | 50.4% |
| Capacity filled | 87.4% | 82.3% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 36.2 | 34.4 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 27.4% | 21% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 48% | 43.1% |
| EBacc average points | 2.97 | 3.25 |
| A level points per entry | 20.4 | 24.7 |
| town | Liverpool | Liverpool |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | www.childwallssa.org | www.dixonsba.com |
The verdict
- •Childwall Sports & Science Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (15.6 vs 12.6).
- •Dixons Broadgreen Academy is the larger school with 1,159 students compared with 1,049.
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 Childwall Sports & Science Academy better than Dixons Broadgreen Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Childwall Sports & Science Academy ranks higher (15.6 vs 12.6 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 Childwall Sports & Science Academy and Dixons Broadgreen Academy?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Liverpool and Liverpool in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Childwall Sports & Science Academy: 1,049. Dixons Broadgreen Academy: 1,159. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Childwall Sports & Science Academy and Dixons Broadgreen Academy rank in North West?
Childwall Sports & Science Academy is 478th of 536 and Dixons Broadgreen Academy is 497th of 536 among secondary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).