Connell Co-Op College vs Meols Cop High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North West, England, 55 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Connell Co-Op College
Manchester · Academy sixth form · Ages 16–19
918 students
Meols Cop High School
Southport · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
916 students
| Measure | Connell Co-Op College Manchester, North West | Meols Cop High School Southport, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | – Not rated | 43 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | – | #278 of 536 |
| National rank | – | #2331 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Sixth form | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 16–19 | Ages 11–16 |
| Students | 918 | 916 |
| Pupils on roll | 918 | 916 |
| Free school meals | 0% | 33% |
| Capacity filled | 87.4% | 99% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 44.7 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 35.8% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 60.1% |
| EBacc average points | – | 3.82 |
| A level points per entry | 26.2 | – |
| town | Manchester | Southport |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | www.connell.ac.uk | www.meolscophighschool.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Connell Co-Op College is the larger school with 918 students compared with 916.
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 Connell Co-Op College better than Meols Cop High School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (England). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Connell Co-Op College and Meols Cop High School?
About 55 km in a straight line, between Manchester and Southport in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Connell Co-Op College: 918. Meols Cop High School: 916. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Connell Co-Op College and Meols Cop High School rank in North West?
Connell Co-Op College is unranked and Meols Cop High School is 278th of 536 among sixth form schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).