Co-op Academy Oldershaw vs St Mary's Catholic College, A Voluntary Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in North West, England, 979 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Co-op Academy Oldershaw
Wallasey · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
774 students
St Mary's Catholic College, A Voluntary Academy
Wallasey · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,073 students
| Measure | Co-op Academy Oldershaw Wallasey, North West | St Mary's Catholic College, A Voluntary Academy Wallasey, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 6 Lower 50% | 12 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #522 of 536 | #505 of 536 |
| National rank | #4025 of 4,090 | #3913 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 11–18 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 774 | 1,073 |
| Pupils on roll | 774 | 1,073 |
| Free school meals | 62.9% | 47.3% |
| Capacity filled | 69.7% | 82.5% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 28.0 | 33.2 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 12.2% | 17.2% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 28.8% | 34.8% |
| EBacc average points | 2.25 | 2.55 |
| A level points per entry | 13.6 | 22.6 |
| town | Wallasey | Wallasey |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | www.oldershaw.wirral.sch.uk/ | www.stmaryswallasey.com |
The verdict
- •St Mary's Catholic College, A Voluntary Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (11.6 vs 6.4).
- •St Mary's Catholic College, A Voluntary Academy is the larger school with 1,073 students compared with 774.
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 Co-op Academy Oldershaw better than St Mary's Catholic College, A Voluntary Academy?
On the Success Index (England), St Mary's Catholic College, A Voluntary Academy ranks higher (11.6 vs 6.4 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 Co-op Academy Oldershaw and St Mary's Catholic College, A Voluntary Academy?
About 979 m in a straight line, between Wallasey and Wallasey in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Co-op Academy Oldershaw: 774. St Mary's Catholic College, A Voluntary Academy: 1,073. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Co-op Academy Oldershaw and St Mary's Catholic College, A Voluntary Academy rank in North West?
Co-op Academy Oldershaw is 522nd of 536 and St Mary's Catholic College, A Voluntary Academy is 505th of 536 among secondary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).