Hillside High School vs St Francis de Sales Catholic Junior School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North West, England, 681 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Hillside High School
Bootle · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
785 students
St Francis de Sales Catholic Junior School
Liverpool · Local authority primary · Ages 7–11
461 students
| Measure | Hillside High School Bootle, North West | St Francis de Sales Catholic Junior School Liverpool, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 24 Lower 50% | 54 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #401 of 536 | #856 of 2,286 |
| National rank | #3277 of 4,090 | #7088 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–16 | Ages 7–11 |
| Students | 785 | 461 |
| Pupils on roll | 785 | 461 |
| Free school meals | 56.9% | 41.2% |
| Capacity filled | 85.2% | 96% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 67% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 13% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 39.8 | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 34.6% | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 51.5% | – |
| EBacc average points | 3.62 | – |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Bootle | Liverpool |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | www.hillsidehigh.co.uk | www.st-francis-de-sales.co.uk |
The verdict
- •St Francis de Sales Catholic Junior School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (54.1 vs 23.6).
- •Hillside High School is the larger school with 785 students compared with 461.
- •Hillside High School is a academy school while St Francis de Sales Catholic Junior School is a local authority school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Hillside High School better than St Francis de Sales Catholic Junior School?
On the Success Index (England), St Francis de Sales Catholic Junior School ranks higher (54.1 vs 23.6 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 Hillside High School and St Francis de Sales Catholic Junior School?
About 681 m in a straight line, between Bootle and Liverpool in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Hillside High School: 785. St Francis de Sales Catholic Junior School: 461. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Hillside High School and St Francis de Sales Catholic Junior School rank in North West?
Hillside High School is 401st of 536 and St Francis de Sales Catholic Junior School is 856th of 2,286 among secondary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).