Harper Green School vs St Mary's Catholic College, A Voluntary Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in North West, England, 45 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Harper Green School
Bolton · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
1,070 students
St Mary's Catholic College, A Voluntary Academy
Wallasey · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,073 students
| Measure | Harper Green School Bolton, North West | St Mary's Catholic College, A Voluntary Academy Wallasey, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 33 Lower 50% | 12 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #325 of 536 | #505 of 536 |
| National rank | #2793 of 4,090 | #3913 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 11–16 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 1,070 | 1,073 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,070 | 1,073 |
| Free school meals | 45.4% | 47.3% |
| Capacity filled | 85.6% | 82.5% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 42.8 | 33.2 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 36% | 17.2% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 58.4% | 34.8% |
| EBacc average points | 3.70 | 2.55 |
| A level points per entry | – | 22.6 |
| town | Bolton | Wallasey |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | www.harper-green.bolton.sch.uk | www.stmaryswallasey.com |
The verdict
- •Harper Green School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (33.1 vs 11.6).
- •St Mary's Catholic College, A Voluntary Academy is the larger school with 1,073 students compared with 1,070.
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 Harper Green School better than St Mary's Catholic College, A Voluntary Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Harper Green School ranks higher (33.1 vs 11.6 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 Harper Green School and St Mary's Catholic College, A Voluntary Academy?
About 45 km in a straight line, between Bolton and Wallasey in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Harper Green School: 1,070. St Mary's Catholic College, A Voluntary Academy: 1,073. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Harper Green School and St Mary's Catholic College, A Voluntary Academy rank in North West?
Harper Green School is 325th of 536 and St Mary's Catholic College, A Voluntary Academy is 505th of 536 among secondary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).