Dixons Broadgreen Academy vs Formby High School
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in North West, England, 20 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Dixons Broadgreen Academy
Liverpool · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,159 students
Formby High School
Liverpool · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,157 students
| Measure | Dixons Broadgreen Academy Liverpool, North West | Formby High School Liverpool, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 13 Lower 50% | 84 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #497 of 536 | #47 of 536 |
| National rank | #3884 of 4,090 | #472 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 11–18 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 1,159 | 1,157 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,159 | 1,157 |
| Free school meals | 50.4% | 14.6% |
| Capacity filled | 82.3% | 117% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 34.4 | 54.3 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 21% | 66.3% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 43.1% | 78.6% |
| EBacc average points | 3.25 | 4.53 |
| A level points per entry | 24.7 | 39.0 |
| town | Liverpool | Liverpool |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | www.dixonsba.com | www.formbyhighschool.com/ |
The verdict
- •Formby High School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (84.0 vs 12.6).
- •Dixons Broadgreen Academy is the larger school with 1,159 students compared with 1,157.
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 Dixons Broadgreen Academy better than Formby High School?
On the Success Index (England), Formby High School ranks higher (84.0 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 Dixons Broadgreen Academy and Formby High School?
About 20 km in a straight line, between Liverpool and Liverpool in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Dixons Broadgreen Academy: 1,159. Formby High School: 1,157. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Dixons Broadgreen Academy and Formby High School rank in North West?
Dixons Broadgreen Academy is 497th of 536 and Formby High School is 47th of 536 among secondary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).