Highfield Leadership Academy vs Ormiston Bolingbroke Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in North West, England, 57 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Highfield Leadership Academy
Blackpool · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
751 students
Ormiston Bolingbroke Academy
Runcorn · Academy secondary · Ages 11–19
754 students
| Measure | Highfield Leadership Academy Blackpool, North West | Ormiston Bolingbroke Academy Runcorn, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 10 Lower 50% | 16 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #516 of 536 | #476 of 536 |
| National rank | #3963 of 4,090 | #3781 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 11–16 | Ages 11–19 |
| Students | 751 | 754 |
| Pupils on roll | 751 | 754 |
| Free school meals | 55.9% | 61.5% |
| Capacity filled | 62.6% | 60.3% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 30.0 | 35.9 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 19.6% | 33.3% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 42.1% | 52.6% |
| EBacc average points | 2.67 | 2.73 |
| A level points per entry | – | 25.2 |
| town | Blackpool | Runcorn |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | highfieldleadershipacademy.com | www.ormistonbolingbrokeacademy.co.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Ormiston Bolingbroke Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (15.8 vs 9.8).
- •Ormiston Bolingbroke Academy is the larger school with 754 students compared with 751.
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 Highfield Leadership Academy better than Ormiston Bolingbroke Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Ormiston Bolingbroke Academy ranks higher (15.8 vs 9.8 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 Highfield Leadership Academy and Ormiston Bolingbroke Academy?
About 57 km in a straight line, between Blackpool and Runcorn in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Highfield Leadership Academy: 751. Ormiston Bolingbroke Academy: 754. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Highfield Leadership Academy and Ormiston Bolingbroke Academy rank in North West?
Highfield Leadership Academy is 516th of 536 and Ormiston Bolingbroke Academy is 476th of 536 among secondary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).