LIPA Sixth Form College vs St Nicholas Catholic Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North West, England, 607 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
LIPA Sixth Form College
Liverpool · Academy sixth form · Ages 14–19
398 students
St Nicholas Catholic Academy
Liverpool · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
157 students
| Measure | LIPA Sixth Form College Liverpool, North West | St Nicholas Catholic Academy Liverpool, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | – Not rated | 29 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | – | #1643 of 2,286 |
| National rank | – | #12354 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Sixth form | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 14–19 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 398 | 157 |
| Pupils on roll | 398 | 157 |
| Free school meals | 0% | 38.3% |
| Capacity filled | 109% | 74.8% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 45% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 10% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | – |
| EBacc average points | – | – |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Liverpool | Liverpool |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | www.lipasixthformcollege.org | www.stnicholasliverpool.co.uk |
The verdict
- •LIPA Sixth Form College is the larger school with 398 students compared with 157.
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 LIPA Sixth Form College better than St Nicholas Catholic Academy?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (England). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are LIPA Sixth Form College and St Nicholas Catholic Academy?
About 607 m in a straight line, between Liverpool and Liverpool in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
LIPA Sixth Form College: 398. St Nicholas Catholic Academy: 157. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do LIPA Sixth Form College and St Nicholas Catholic Academy rank in North West?
LIPA Sixth Form College is unranked and St Nicholas Catholic Academy is 1643rd of 2,286 among sixth form schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).