Holly Lodge Girls' College vs West Derby School
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in North West, England, 454 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
West Derby School
Liverpool · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,011 students
| Measure | Holly Lodge Girls' College Liverpool, North West | West Derby School Liverpool, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 45 Lower 50% | 38 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #259 of 536 | #305 of 536 |
| National rank | #2243 of 4,090 | #2566 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 11–18 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 1,016 | 1,011 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,016 | 1,011 |
| Free school meals | 45.5% | 39.6% |
| Capacity filled | 66.4% | 94.2% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 47.2 | 42.0 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 45.4% | 42.1% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 67.8% | 64.9% |
| EBacc average points | 4.32 | 3.75 |
| A level points per entry | 28.7 | 33.3 |
| town | Liverpool | Liverpool |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | hollylodge.liverpool.sch.uk/ | www.westderbyschool.org |
The verdict
- •Holly Lodge Girls' College scores higher on the Success Index (England) (44.7 vs 37.9).
- •Holly Lodge Girls' College is the larger school with 1,016 students compared with 1,011.
- •Holly Lodge Girls' College is a local authority school while West Derby School is a academy school, so fees and admission rules differ.
- •Holly Lodge Girls' College is girls and West Derby School 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 Holly Lodge Girls' College better than West Derby School?
On the Success Index (England), Holly Lodge Girls' College ranks higher (44.7 vs 37.9 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 West Derby School?
About 454 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. West Derby School: 1,011. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Holly Lodge Girls' College and West Derby School rank in North West?
Holly Lodge Girls' College is 259th of 536 and West Derby School is 305th of 536 among secondary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).