Formby High School vs Range High School
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in North West, England, 2.0 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
Range High School
Liverpool · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
979 students
| Measure | Formby High School Liverpool, North West | Range High School Liverpool, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 84 Top 25% | 54 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #47 of 536 | #201 of 536 |
| National rank | #472 of 4,090 | #1789 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 11–18 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 1,157 | 979 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,157 | 979 |
| Free school meals | 14.6% | 15% |
| Capacity filled | 117% | 79.7% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 54.3 | 44.2 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 66.3% | 39.1% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 78.6% | 63.8% |
| EBacc average points | 4.53 | 3.84 |
| A level points per entry | 39.0 | 33.7 |
| town | Liverpool | Liverpool |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | www.formbyhighschool.com/ | www.range.sefton.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Formby High School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (84.0 vs 53.8).
- •Formby High School is the larger school with 1,157 students compared with 979.
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 Range High School?
On the Success Index (England), Formby High School ranks higher (84.0 vs 53.8 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 Range High School?
About 2.0 km in a straight line, between Liverpool and Liverpool in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Formby High School: 1,157. Range High School: 979. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Formby High School and Range High School rank in North West?
Formby High School is 47th of 536 and Range High School is 201st of 536 among secondary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).