Christ The King Catholic High School vs Dixons Croxteth Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in North West, England, 37 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Christ The King Catholic High School
Preston · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
446 students
Dixons Croxteth Academy
Liverpool · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
436 students
| Measure | Christ The King Catholic High School Preston, North West | Dixons Croxteth Academy Liverpool, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 15 Lower 50% | 10 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #482 of 536 | #518 of 536 |
| National rank | #3800 of 4,090 | #3971 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 11–16 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 446 | 436 |
| Pupils on roll | 446 | 436 |
| Free school meals | 48.3% | 57.8% |
| Capacity filled | 106.2% | 72.7% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 35.9 | 31.6 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 20.3% | 15.7% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 43% | 31.4% |
| EBacc average points | 3.10 | 2.97 |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Preston | Liverpool |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | www.ctk.lancs.sch.uk | www.dixonscr.com |
The verdict
- •Christ The King Catholic High School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (15.1 vs 9.5).
- •Christ The King Catholic High School is the larger school with 446 students compared with 436.
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 better than Dixons Croxteth Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Christ The King Catholic High School ranks higher (15.1 vs 9.5 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 Christ The King Catholic High School and Dixons Croxteth Academy?
About 37 km in a straight line, between Preston and Liverpool in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Christ The King Catholic High School: 446. Dixons Croxteth Academy: 436. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Christ The King Catholic High School and Dixons Croxteth Academy rank in North West?
Christ The King Catholic High School is 482nd of 536 and Dixons Croxteth Academy is 518th of 536 among secondary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).