Holly Lodge Girls' College vs St Edward's College
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in North West, England, 653 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Holly Lodge Girls' College
Liverpool · Local authority secondary · Ages 11–18
1,016 students
St Edward's College
Liverpool · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,150 students
| Measure | Holly Lodge Girls' College Liverpool, North West | St Edward's College Liverpool, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 45 Lower 50% | 74 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #259 of 536 | #90 of 536 |
| National rank | #2243 of 4,090 | #824 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 11–18 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 1,016 | 1,150 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,016 | 1,150 |
| Free school meals | 45.5% | 17.1% |
| Capacity filled | 66.4% | 111.9% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 47.2 | 51.6 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 45.4% | 62.3% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 67.8% | 81.7% |
| EBacc average points | 4.32 | 4.65 |
| A level points per entry | 28.7 | 33.2 |
| town | Liverpool | Liverpool |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | hollylodge.liverpool.sch.uk/ | www.st-edwards.co.uk |
The verdict
- •St Edward's College scores higher on the Success Index (England) (74.3 vs 44.7).
- •St Edward's College is the larger school with 1,150 students compared with 1,016.
- •Holly Lodge Girls' College is a local authority school while St Edward's College is a academy school, so fees and admission rules differ.
- •Holly Lodge Girls' College is girls and St Edward's College is co-educational.
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 Holly Lodge Girls' College better than St Edward's College?
On the Success Index (England), St Edward's College ranks higher (74.3 vs 44.7 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 Holly Lodge Girls' College and St Edward's College?
About 653 m in a straight line, between Liverpool and Liverpool in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Holly Lodge Girls' College: 1,016. St Edward's College: 1,150. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Holly Lodge Girls' College and St Edward's College rank in North West?
Holly Lodge Girls' College is 259th of 536 and St Edward's College is 90th of 536 among secondary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).