Hope Academy vs St Mary's Catholic Infant Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North West, England, 837 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Hope Academy
Newton-le-Willows · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
1,235 students
St Mary's Catholic Infant Academy
St Helens · Academy primary · Ages 3–7
173 students
| Measure | Hope Academy Newton-le-Willows, North West | St Mary's Catholic Infant Academy St Helens, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 40 Lower 50% | 73 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #290 of 536 | #404 of 2,286 |
| National rank | #2445 of 4,090 | #3431 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–16 | Ages 3–7 |
| Students | 1,235 | 173 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,235 | 173 |
| Free school meals | 30% | 12.7% |
| Capacity filled | 91.5% | 74.6% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 43.8 | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 32.5% | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 56.6% | – |
| EBacc average points | 3.71 | – |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Newton-le-Willows | St Helens |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | www.hopeacademy.org.uk/ | www.federationofstmarys.co.uk/ |
The verdict
- •St Mary's Catholic Infant Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (72.5 vs 40.3).
- •Hope Academy is the larger school with 1,235 students compared with 173.
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 Hope Academy better than St Mary's Catholic Infant Academy?
On the Success Index (England), St Mary's Catholic Infant Academy ranks higher (72.5 vs 40.3 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 Hope Academy and St Mary's Catholic Infant Academy?
About 837 m in a straight line, between Newton-le-Willows and St Helens in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Hope Academy: 1,235. St Mary's Catholic Infant Academy: 173. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Hope Academy and St Mary's Catholic Infant Academy rank in North West?
Hope Academy is 290th of 536 and St Mary's Catholic Infant Academy is 404th of 2,286 among secondary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).