Holly Lodge Girls' College vs The Elton High School
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in North West, England, 43 km 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
The Elton High School
Bury · Local authority secondary · Ages 11–16
1,017 students
| Measure | Holly Lodge Girls' College Liverpool, North West | The Elton High School Bury, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 45 Lower 50% | 49 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #259 of 536 | #230 of 536 |
| National rank | #2243 of 4,090 | #2004 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 11–18 | Ages 11–16 |
| Students | 1,016 | 1,017 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,016 | 1,017 |
| Free school meals | 45.5% | 21.8% |
| Capacity filled | 66.4% | 101.7% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 47.2 | 44.3 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 45.4% | 37.2% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 67.8% | 65.8% |
| EBacc average points | 4.32 | 3.74 |
| A level points per entry | 28.7 | – |
| town | Liverpool | Bury |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | hollylodge.liverpool.sch.uk/ | www.eltonhigh.bury.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •The Elton High School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (49.3 vs 44.7).
- •The Elton High School is the larger school with 1,017 students compared with 1,016.
- •Holly Lodge Girls' College is girls and The Elton High School 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 The Elton High School?
On the Success Index (England), The Elton High School ranks higher (49.3 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 The Elton High School?
About 43 km in a straight line, between Liverpool and Bury in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Holly Lodge Girls' College: 1,016. The Elton High School: 1,017. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Holly Lodge Girls' College and The Elton High School rank in North West?
Holly Lodge Girls' College is 259th of 536 and The Elton High School is 230th of 536 among secondary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).