Hope Academy vs The Byrchall High School
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in North West, England, 2.4 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
The Byrchall High School
Wigan · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
1,138 students
| Measure | Hope Academy Newton-le-Willows, North West | The Byrchall High School Wigan, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 40 Lower 50% | 36 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #290 of 536 | #316 of 536 |
| National rank | #2445 of 4,090 | #2645 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 11–16 | Ages 11–16 |
| Students | 1,235 | 1,138 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,235 | 1,138 |
| Free school meals | 30% | 33.7% |
| Capacity filled | 91.5% | 93.6% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 43.8 | 41.3 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 32.5% | 39% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 56.6% | 56.7% |
| EBacc average points | 3.71 | 3.48 |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Newton-le-Willows | Wigan |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | www.hopeacademy.org.uk/ | www.byrchall.wigan.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •Hope Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (40.3 vs 36.2).
- •Hope Academy is the larger school with 1,235 students compared with 1,138.
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 The Byrchall High School?
On the Success Index (England), Hope Academy ranks higher (40.3 vs 36.2 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 The Byrchall High School?
About 2.4 km in a straight line, between Newton-le-Willows and Wigan in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Hope Academy: 1,235. The Byrchall High School: 1,138. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Hope Academy and The Byrchall High School rank in North West?
Hope Academy is 290th of 536 and The Byrchall High School is 316th of 536 among secondary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).