Dixons Brooklands Academy vs The Prescot School
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in North West, England, 34 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Dixons Brooklands Academy
Manchester · Academy secondary · Ages 11–19
913 students
The Prescot School
Liverpool · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
915 students
| Measure | Dixons Brooklands Academy Manchester, North West | The Prescot School Liverpool, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 14 Lower 50% | 14 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #487 of 536 | #489 of 536 |
| National rank | #3835 of 4,090 | #3838 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 11–19 | Ages 11–16 |
| Students | 913 | 915 |
| Pupils on roll | 913 | 915 |
| Free school meals | 52.4% | 52.6% |
| Capacity filled | 87% | 87.1% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 36.1 | 35.5 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 18.9% | 22.6% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 40.3% | 43.8% |
| EBacc average points | 3.23 | 2.90 |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Manchester | Liverpool |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | www.dixonsbk.com/ | www.prescotschool.org.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (England) scores (14.1 vs 14.0).
- •The Prescot School is the larger school with 915 students compared with 913.
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 Brooklands Academy better than The Prescot 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 Dixons Brooklands Academy and The Prescot School?
About 34 km in a straight line, between Manchester and Liverpool in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Dixons Brooklands Academy: 913. The Prescot School: 915. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Dixons Brooklands Academy and The Prescot School rank in North West?
Dixons Brooklands Academy is 487th of 536 and The Prescot School is 489th of 536 among secondary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).