Christ The King Catholic High School and Sixth Form Centre vs Linaker Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North West, England, 1.2 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Christ The King Catholic High School and Sixth Form Centre
Southport · Local authority secondary · Ages 11–18
822 students
Linaker Primary School
Southport · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
359 students
| Measure | Christ The King Catholic High School and Sixth Form Centre Southport, North West | Linaker Primary School Southport, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 33 Lower 50% | 23 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #329 of 536 | #1833 of 2,286 |
| National rank | #2817 of 4,090 | #13481 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–18 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 822 | 359 |
| Pupils on roll | 822 | 359 |
| Free school meals | 32.1% | 35.9% |
| Capacity filled | 67.2% | 68.4% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 41.8 | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 37.2% | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 58.4% | – |
| EBacc average points | 3.51 | – |
| A level points per entry | 24.5 | – |
| town | Southport | Southport |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | www.christtheking-school.com | www.linakerschool.co.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Christ The King Catholic High School and Sixth Form Centre scores higher on the Success Index (England) (32.7 vs 23.3).
- •Christ The King Catholic High School and Sixth Form Centre is the larger school with 822 students compared with 359.
- •Christ The King Catholic High School and Sixth Form Centre is a local authority school while Linaker Primary School is a academy school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Christ The King Catholic High School and Sixth Form Centre better than Linaker Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Christ The King Catholic High School and Sixth Form Centre ranks higher (32.7 vs 23.3 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 Christ The King Catholic High School and Sixth Form Centre and Linaker Primary School?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Southport and Southport in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Christ The King Catholic High School and Sixth Form Centre: 822. Linaker Primary School: 359. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Christ The King Catholic High School and Sixth Form Centre and Linaker Primary School rank in North West?
Christ The King Catholic High School and Sixth Form Centre is 329th of 536 and Linaker Primary School is 1833rd of 2,286 among secondary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).