Hodgson Academy vs Wirral Grammar School for Boys
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in North West, England, 56 km 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
Wirral Grammar School for Boys
Wirral · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,123 students
| Measure | Hodgson Academy Poulton-Le-Fylde, North West | Wirral Grammar School for Boys Wirral, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 70 Top 50% | 91 Top 10% |
| Region rank | #120 of 536 | #30 of 536 |
| National rank | #1038 of 4,090 | #227 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 11–16 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 1,121 | 1,123 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,121 | 1,123 |
| Free school meals | 19.4% | 10.8% |
| Capacity filled | 98.3% | 94.1% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 49.5 | 65.4 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 50% | 91% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 76.4% | 99.4% |
| EBacc average points | 4.69 | 6.21 |
| A level points per entry | – | 37.3 |
| town | Poulton-Le-Fylde | Wirral |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | www.hodgson.lancs.sch.uk/ | www.wirralgrammarboys.com/ |
The verdict
- •Wirral Grammar School for Boys scores higher on the Success Index (England) (91.4 vs 69.6).
- •Wirral Grammar School for Boys is the larger school with 1,123 students compared with 1,121.
- •Hodgson Academy is co-educational and Wirral Grammar School for Boys is boys.
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 Wirral Grammar School for Boys?
On the Success Index (England), Wirral Grammar School for Boys ranks higher (91.4 vs 69.6 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 Hodgson Academy and Wirral Grammar School for Boys?
About 56 km in a straight line, between Poulton-Le-Fylde and Wirral in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Hodgson Academy: 1,121. Wirral Grammar School for Boys: 1,123. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Hodgson Academy and Wirral Grammar School for Boys rank in North West?
Hodgson Academy is 120th of 536 and Wirral Grammar School for Boys is 30th of 536 among secondary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).