King's Leadership Academy, Liverpool vs St Francis Xavier's Catholic Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in North West, England, 5.2 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
King's Leadership Academy, Liverpool
Liverpool · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
940 students
St Francis Xavier's Catholic Academy
Liverpool · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
939 students
| Measure | King's Leadership Academy, Liverpool Liverpool, North West | St Francis Xavier's Catholic Academy Liverpool, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 11 Lower 50% | 28 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #507 of 536 | #373 of 536 |
| National rank | #3922 of 4,090 | #3055 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 11–18 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 940 | 939 |
| Pupils on roll | 940 | 939 |
| Free school meals | 64.4% | 32.5% |
| Capacity filled | 104.4% | 72.1% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 34.5 | 36.7 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 21.6% | 31.6% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 40.8% | 55.4% |
| EBacc average points | 3.05 | 3.37 |
| A level points per entry | – | 32.8 |
| town | Liverpool | Liverpool |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | www.kingsliverpool.com | www.sfx1842.org |
The verdict
- •St Francis Xavier's Catholic Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (28.2 vs 11.3).
- •King's Leadership Academy, Liverpool is the larger school with 940 students compared with 939.
- •King's Leadership Academy, Liverpool is co-educational and St Francis Xavier's Catholic Academy 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 King's Leadership Academy, Liverpool better than St Francis Xavier's Catholic Academy?
On the Success Index (England), St Francis Xavier's Catholic Academy ranks higher (28.2 vs 11.3 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 King's Leadership Academy, Liverpool and St Francis Xavier's Catholic Academy?
About 5.2 km in a straight line, between Liverpool and Liverpool in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
King's Leadership Academy, Liverpool: 940. St Francis Xavier's Catholic Academy: 939. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do King's Leadership Academy, Liverpool and St Francis Xavier's Catholic Academy rank in North West?
King's Leadership Academy, Liverpool is 507th of 536 and St Francis Xavier's Catholic Academy is 373rd of 536 among secondary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).