Dixons Pennine Academy vs Liverpool Life Sciences UTC
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in North West, England, 63 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Dixons Pennine Academy
Stalybridge · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
592 students
Liverpool Life Sciences UTC
Liverpool · Academy secondary · Ages 14–19
587 students
| Measure | Dixons Pennine Academy Stalybridge, North West | Liverpool Life Sciences UTC Liverpool, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 16 Lower 50% | 44 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #474 of 536 | #262 of 536 |
| National rank | #3779 of 4,090 | #2266 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 11–16 | Ages 14–19 |
| Students | 592 | 587 |
| Pupils on roll | 592 | 587 |
| Free school meals | 43.2% | 42.9% |
| Capacity filled | 74.9% | 73.4% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 35.8 | 46.3 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 13.3% | 46.3% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 34.3% | 62.5% |
| EBacc average points | 2.93 | 3.88 |
| A level points per entry | – | 29.0 |
| town | Stalybridge | Liverpool |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | www.dixonspa.com | lifesciencesutc.co.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Liverpool Life Sciences UTC scores higher on the Success Index (England) (44.2 vs 15.8).
- •Dixons Pennine Academy is the larger school with 592 students compared with 587.
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 Pennine Academy better than Liverpool Life Sciences UTC?
On the Success Index (England), Liverpool Life Sciences UTC ranks higher (44.2 vs 15.8 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 Pennine Academy and Liverpool Life Sciences UTC?
About 63 km in a straight line, between Stalybridge and Liverpool in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Dixons Pennine Academy: 592. Liverpool Life Sciences UTC: 587. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Dixons Pennine Academy and Liverpool Life Sciences UTC rank in North West?
Dixons Pennine Academy is 474th of 536 and Liverpool Life Sciences UTC is 262nd of 536 among secondary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).