Halewood Academy vs St Julie's Catholic High School
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in North West, England, 2.1 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Halewood Academy
Knowsley · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
1,131 students
St Julie's Catholic High School
Liverpool · Local authority secondary · Ages 11–18
1,018 students
| Measure | Halewood Academy Knowsley, North West | St Julie's Catholic High School Liverpool, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 31 Lower 50% | 52 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #348 of 536 | #216 of 536 |
| National rank | #2932 of 4,090 | #1895 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 11–16 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 1,131 | 1,018 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,131 | 1,018 |
| Free school meals | 47.7% | 22.8% |
| Capacity filled | 94.3% | 80.8% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 41.6 | 46.9 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 37.7% | 42% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 56.1% | 66.9% |
| EBacc average points | 3.57 | 3.75 |
| A level points per entry | – | 27.3 |
| town | Knowsley | Liverpool |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | www.halewoodacademy.co.uk | www.stjulies.org.uk/ |
The verdict
- •St Julie's Catholic High School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (51.8 vs 30.6).
- •Halewood Academy is the larger school with 1,131 students compared with 1,018.
- •Halewood Academy is a academy school while St Julie's Catholic High School is a local authority school, so fees and admission rules differ.
- •Halewood Academy is co-educational and St Julie's Catholic High School is girls.
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 Halewood Academy better than St Julie's Catholic High School?
On the Success Index (England), St Julie's Catholic High School ranks higher (51.8 vs 30.6 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 Halewood Academy and St Julie's Catholic High School?
About 2.1 km in a straight line, between Knowsley and Liverpool in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Halewood Academy: 1,131. St Julie's Catholic High School: 1,018. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Halewood Academy and St Julie's Catholic High School rank in North West?
Halewood Academy is 348th of 536 and St Julie's Catholic High School is 216th of 536 among secondary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).