Ellesmere Port Catholic High School, a Voluntary Academy vs Whitby Heath Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North West, England, 575 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
Whitby Heath Primary School
Ellesmere Port · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
406 students
| Measure | Ellesmere Port Catholic High School, a Voluntary Academy Ellesmere Port, North West | Whitby Heath Primary School Ellesmere Port, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 21 Lower 50% | 34 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #425 of 536 | #1478 of 2,286 |
| National rank | #3468 of 4,090 | #11378 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–18 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 950 | 406 |
| Pupils on roll | 950 | 406 |
| Free school meals | 35.3% | 10.8% |
| Capacity filled | 96.2% | 96.7% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 52% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 2% |
| 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 | Ellesmere Port |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | – | www.whitbyheath.cheshire.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Whitby Heath Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (34.3 vs 20.9).
- •Ellesmere Port Catholic High School, a Voluntary Academy is the larger school with 950 students compared with 406.
- •Ellesmere Port Catholic High School, a Voluntary Academy is a academy school while Whitby Heath Primary 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 Whitby Heath Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Whitby Heath Primary School ranks higher (34.3 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 Whitby Heath Primary School?
About 575 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. Whitby Heath Primary School: 406. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Ellesmere Port Catholic High School, a Voluntary Academy and Whitby Heath Primary School rank in North West?
Ellesmere Port Catholic High School, a Voluntary Academy is 425th of 536 and Whitby Heath Primary School is 1478th of 2,286 among secondary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).