Formby High School vs Freshfield Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North West, England, 1.1 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Formby High School
Liverpool · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,157 students
Freshfield Primary School
Liverpool · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
272 students
| Measure | Formby High School Liverpool, North West | Freshfield Primary School Liverpool, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 84 Top 25% | 74 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #47 of 536 | #374 of 2,286 |
| National rank | #472 of 4,090 | #3135 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–18 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 1,157 | 272 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,157 | 272 |
| Free school meals | 14.6% | 9.1% |
| Capacity filled | 117% | 100.4% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 69% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 17% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 54.3 | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 66.3% | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 78.6% | – |
| EBacc average points | 4.53 | – |
| A level points per entry | 39.0 | – |
| town | Liverpool | Liverpool |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | www.formbyhighschool.com/ | www.freshfieldprimaryschool.com |
The verdict
- •Formby High School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (84.0 vs 74.1).
- •Formby High School is the larger school with 1,157 students compared with 272.
- •Formby High School is a academy school while Freshfield 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 Formby High School better than Freshfield Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Formby High School ranks higher (84.0 vs 74.1 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 Formby High School and Freshfield Primary School?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Liverpool and Liverpool in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Formby High School: 1,157. Freshfield Primary School: 272. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Formby High School and Freshfield Primary School rank in North West?
Formby High School is 47th of 536 and Freshfield Primary School is 374th of 2,286 among secondary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).