ES Independent School vs The Academy of St Nicholas
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in North West, England, 738 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
ES Independent School
Merseyside · Independent secondary · Ages 11–19
43 students
The Academy of St Nicholas
Liverpool · Academy secondary · Ages 11–19
841 students
| Measure | ES Independent School Merseyside, North West | The Academy of St Nicholas Liverpool, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 2 Lower 50% | 9 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | – | #520 of 536 |
| National rank | – | #3980 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Independent | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 11–19 | Ages 11–19 |
| Students | 43 | 841 |
| Pupils on roll | 43 | 841 |
| Free school meals | – | 50.7% |
| Capacity filled | 35.8% | 77.9% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 0.2 | 29.4 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 0% | 20.2% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 0% | 38.8% |
| EBacc average points | 0.01 | 2.37 |
| A level points per entry | – | 19.3 |
| town | Merseyside | Liverpool |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | www.employabilitysolutions.com | www.theacademyofstnicholas.org.uk |
The verdict
- •The Academy of St Nicholas scores higher on the Success Index (England) (9.3 vs 1.9).
- •The Academy of St Nicholas is the larger school with 841 students compared with 43.
- •ES Independent School is a independent school while The Academy of St Nicholas is a academy 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 ES Independent School better than The Academy of St Nicholas?
On the Success Index (England), The Academy of St Nicholas ranks higher (9.3 vs 1.9 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 ES Independent School and The Academy of St Nicholas?
About 738 m in a straight line, between Merseyside and Liverpool in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
ES Independent School: 43. The Academy of St Nicholas: 841. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do ES Independent School and The Academy of St Nicholas rank in North West?
ES Independent School is unranked and The Academy of St Nicholas is 520th of 536 among secondary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).