Ellesmere Port Catholic High School, a Voluntary Academy vs The Whitby High School
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in North West, England, 866 m 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 Whitby High School
Ellesmere Port · Local authority secondary · Ages 11–18
1,398 students
| Measure | Ellesmere Port Catholic High School, a Voluntary Academy Ellesmere Port, North West | The Whitby High School Ellesmere Port, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 21 Lower 50% | 31 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #425 of 536 | #345 of 536 |
| National rank | #3468 of 4,090 | #2896 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 11–18 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 950 | 1,398 |
| Pupils on roll | 950 | 1,398 |
| Free school meals | 35.3% | 26.8% |
| Capacity filled | 96.2% | 86% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 36.9 | 38.9 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 20.6% | 31% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 47.1% | 54% |
| EBacc average points | 3.16 | 3.48 |
| A level points per entry | 28.2 | 30.1 |
| town | Ellesmere Port | Ellesmere Port |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | – | www.whitbyhigh.org |
The verdict
- •The Whitby High School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (31.3 vs 20.9).
- •The Whitby High School is the larger school with 1,398 students compared with 950.
- •Ellesmere Port Catholic High School, a Voluntary Academy is a academy school while The Whitby High School is a local authority school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Whitby High School?
On the Success Index (England), The Whitby High School ranks higher (31.3 vs 20.9 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 Ellesmere Port Catholic High School, a Voluntary Academy and The Whitby High School?
About 866 m in a straight line, between Ellesmere Port and Ellesmere Port in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Ellesmere Port Catholic High School, a Voluntary Academy: 950. The Whitby High School: 1,398. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Ellesmere Port Catholic High School, a Voluntary Academy and The Whitby High School rank in North West?
Ellesmere Port Catholic High School, a Voluntary Academy is 425th of 536 and The Whitby High School is 345th of 536 among secondary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).