Hope Academy vs St Mary's Catholic Junior Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North West, England, 1.1 km 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 Junior Academy
Newton-le-Willows · Academy primary · Ages 7–11
219 students
| Measure | Hope Academy Newton-le-Willows, North West | St Mary's Catholic Junior Academy Newton-le-Willows, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 40 Lower 50% | 69 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #290 of 536 | #485 of 2,286 |
| National rank | #2445 of 4,090 | #4114 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–16 | Ages 7–11 |
| Students | 1,235 | 219 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,235 | 219 |
| Free school meals | 30% | 21% |
| Capacity filled | 91.5% | 91.3% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 72% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 14% |
| 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 | Newton-le-Willows |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | www.hopeacademy.org.uk/ | www.federationofstmarys.co.uk/ |
The verdict
- •St Mary's Catholic Junior Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (68.9 vs 40.3).
- •Hope Academy is the larger school with 1,235 students compared with 219.
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 Junior Academy?
On the Success Index (England), St Mary's Catholic Junior Academy ranks higher (68.9 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 Junior Academy?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Newton-le-Willows and Newton-le-Willows in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Hope Academy: 1,235. St Mary's Catholic Junior Academy: 219. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Hope Academy and St Mary's Catholic Junior Academy rank in North West?
Hope Academy is 290th of 536 and St Mary's Catholic Junior Academy is 485th of 2,286 among secondary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).