Ellesmere Port Catholic High School, a Voluntary Academy vs The Brian Clarke Church of England Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in North West, England, 61 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Ellesmere Port Catholic High School, a Voluntary Academy
Ellesmere Port · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
950 students
The Brian Clarke Church of England Academy
Oldham · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
950 students
| Measure | Ellesmere Port Catholic High School, a Voluntary Academy Ellesmere Port, North West | The Brian Clarke Church of England Academy Oldham, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 21 Lower 50% | 21 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #425 of 536 | #421 of 536 |
| National rank | #3468 of 4,090 | #3444 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 11–18 | Ages 11–16 |
| Students | 950 | 950 |
| Pupils on roll | 950 | 950 |
| Free school meals | 35.3% | 41.7% |
| Capacity filled | 96.2% | 79.2% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 36.9 | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 20.6% | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 47.1% | – |
| EBacc average points | 3.16 | – |
| A level points per entry | 28.2 | – |
| town | Ellesmere Port | Oldham |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | – | www.brian-clarke.org/ |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (England) scores (20.9 vs 21.3).
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 Ellesmere Port Catholic High School, a Voluntary Academy better than The Brian Clarke Church of England Academy?
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 Ellesmere Port Catholic High School, a Voluntary Academy and The Brian Clarke Church of England Academy?
About 61 km in a straight line, between Ellesmere Port and Oldham in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Ellesmere Port Catholic High School, a Voluntary Academy: 950. The Brian Clarke Church of England Academy: 950. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Ellesmere Port Catholic High School, a Voluntary Academy and The Brian Clarke Church of England Academy rank in North West?
Ellesmere Port Catholic High School, a Voluntary Academy is 425th of 536 and The Brian Clarke Church of England Academy is 421st of 536 among secondary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).