King's Leadership Academy Wavertree vs Settlebeck School
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in North West, England, 106 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
King's Leadership Academy Wavertree
Liverpool · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
179 students
Settlebeck School
Sedbergh · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
203 students
| Measure | King's Leadership Academy Wavertree Liverpool, North West | Settlebeck School Sedbergh, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 10 Lower 50% | 58 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #515 of 536 | #185 of 536 |
| National rank | #3960 of 4,090 | #1587 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 11–16 | Ages 11–16 |
| Students | 179 | 203 |
| Pupils on roll | 179 | 203 |
| Free school meals | 50.8% | 13.3% |
| Capacity filled | – | 92.3% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 44.0 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 44.1% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 61.8% |
| EBacc average points | – | 3.63 |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Liverpool | Sedbergh |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | www.kingswavertree.com/ | settlebeck.org |
The verdict
- •Settlebeck School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (57.9 vs 9.9).
- •Settlebeck School is the larger school with 203 students compared with 179.
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 Wavertree better than Settlebeck School?
On the Success Index (England), Settlebeck School ranks higher (57.9 vs 9.9 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 Wavertree and Settlebeck School?
About 106 km in a straight line, between Liverpool and Sedbergh in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
King's Leadership Academy Wavertree: 179. Settlebeck School: 203. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do King's Leadership Academy Wavertree and Settlebeck School rank in North West?
King's Leadership Academy Wavertree is 515th of 536 and Settlebeck School is 185th of 536 among secondary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).