Kearsley Academy vs Prenton High School for Girls
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in North West, England, 46 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Kearsley Academy
Bolton · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
768 students
Prenton High School for Girls
Birkenhead · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
770 students
| Measure | Kearsley Academy Bolton, North West | Prenton High School for Girls Birkenhead, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 64 Top 50% | 23 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #149 of 536 | #404 of 536 |
| National rank | #1316 of 4,090 | #3290 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 11–16 | Ages 11–16 |
| Students | 768 | 770 |
| Pupils on roll | 768 | 770 |
| Free school meals | 43.1% | 46.9% |
| Capacity filled | 80.8% | 97.5% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 51.8 | 38.9 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 59.4% | 33.1% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 72.7% | 55.2% |
| EBacc average points | 4.47 | 3.32 |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Bolton | Birkenhead |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | www.ka.northerneducationtrust.org/ | www.prentonhighschool.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Kearsley Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (63.6 vs 23.4).
- •Prenton High School for Girls is the larger school with 770 students compared with 768.
- •Kearsley Academy is co-educational and Prenton High School for Girls is girls.
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 Kearsley Academy better than Prenton High School for Girls?
On the Success Index (England), Kearsley Academy ranks higher (63.6 vs 23.4 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 Kearsley Academy and Prenton High School for Girls?
About 46 km in a straight line, between Bolton and Birkenhead in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Kearsley Academy: 768. Prenton High School for Girls: 770. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Kearsley Academy and Prenton High School for Girls rank in North West?
Kearsley Academy is 149th of 536 and Prenton High School for Girls is 404th of 536 among secondary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).