Hodgson Academy vs Poulton-le-Fylde St Chad's CofE Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North West, England, 760 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Hodgson Academy
Poulton-Le-Fylde · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
1,121 students
Poulton-le-Fylde St Chad's CofE Primary School
Poulton-le-Fylde · Local authority primary · Ages 5–11
234 students
| Measure | Hodgson Academy Poulton-Le-Fylde, North West | Poulton-le-Fylde St Chad's CofE Primary School Poulton-le-Fylde, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 70 Top 50% | 61 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #120 of 536 | #671 of 2,286 |
| National rank | #1038 of 4,090 | #5654 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–16 | Ages 5–11 |
| Students | 1,121 | 234 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,121 | 234 |
| Free school meals | 19.4% | 8.5% |
| Capacity filled | 98.3% | 95.5% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 68% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 6% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 49.5 | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 50% | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 76.4% | – |
| EBacc average points | 4.69 | – |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Poulton-Le-Fylde | Poulton-le-Fylde |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | www.hodgson.lancs.sch.uk/ | www.poultonstchadsce.lancs.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •Hodgson Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (69.6 vs 61.0).
- •Hodgson Academy is the larger school with 1,121 students compared with 234.
- •Hodgson Academy is a academy school while Poulton-le-Fylde St Chad's CofE Primary 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 Hodgson Academy better than Poulton-le-Fylde St Chad's CofE Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Hodgson Academy ranks higher (69.6 vs 61.0 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 Hodgson Academy and Poulton-le-Fylde St Chad's CofE Primary School?
About 760 m in a straight line, between Poulton-Le-Fylde and Poulton-le-Fylde in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Hodgson Academy: 1,121. Poulton-le-Fylde St Chad's CofE Primary School: 234. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Hodgson Academy and Poulton-le-Fylde St Chad's CofE Primary School rank in North West?
Hodgson Academy is 120th of 536 and Poulton-le-Fylde St Chad's CofE Primary School is 671st of 2,286 among secondary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).