Formby High School vs Queen Elizabeth School
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in North West, England, 77 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
Queen Elizabeth School
Westmorland and Furness · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,155 students
| Measure | Formby High School Liverpool, North West | Queen Elizabeth School Westmorland and Furness, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 84 Top 25% | 86 Top 10% |
| Region rank | #47 of 536 | #42 of 536 |
| National rank | #472 of 4,090 | #391 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 11–18 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 1,157 | 1,155 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,157 | 1,155 |
| Free school meals | 14.6% | 8.4% |
| Capacity filled | 117% | 94.1% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 54.3 | 59.6 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 66.3% | 68.9% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 78.6% | 92.4% |
| EBacc average points | 4.53 | 5.16 |
| A level points per entry | 39.0 | 34.2 |
| town | Liverpool | Westmorland and Furness |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | www.formbyhighschool.com/ | www.qes.org.uk |
The verdict
- •Queen Elizabeth School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (86.2 vs 84.0).
- •Formby High School is the larger school with 1,157 students compared with 1,155.
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 Queen Elizabeth School?
On the Success Index (England), Queen Elizabeth School ranks higher (86.2 vs 84.0 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 Queen Elizabeth School?
About 77 km in a straight line, between Liverpool and Westmorland and Furness in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Formby High School: 1,157. Queen Elizabeth School: 1,155. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Formby High School and Queen Elizabeth School rank in North West?
Formby High School is 47th of 536 and Queen Elizabeth School is 42nd of 536 among secondary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).