Litherland High School vs The Salesian Academy of St John Bosco
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in North West, England, 894 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Litherland High School
Liverpool · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
761 students
The Salesian Academy of St John Bosco
Bootle · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
575 students
| Measure | Litherland High School Liverpool, North West | The Salesian Academy of St John Bosco Bootle, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 29 Lower 50% | 11 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #355 of 536 | #509 of 536 |
| National rank | #2984 of 4,090 | #3931 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 11–16 | Ages 11–16 |
| Students | 761 | 575 |
| Pupils on roll | 761 | 575 |
| Free school meals | 51.8% | 52.5% |
| Capacity filled | 63.4% | 95.8% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 41.7 | 32.2 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 37.3% | 18.7% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 59.7% | 33.3% |
| EBacc average points | 3.34 | 2.55 |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Liverpool | Bootle |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | www.litherlandhigh.com | www.thesalesiansacademyofstjohnbosco.org/ |
The verdict
- •Litherland High School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (29.4 vs 11.1).
- •Litherland High School is the larger school with 761 students compared with 575.
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 Litherland High School better than The Salesian Academy of St John Bosco?
On the Success Index (England), Litherland High School ranks higher (29.4 vs 11.1 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 Litherland High School and The Salesian Academy of St John Bosco?
About 894 m in a straight line, between Liverpool and Bootle in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Litherland High School: 761. The Salesian Academy of St John Bosco: 575. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Litherland High School and The Salesian Academy of St John Bosco rank in North West?
Litherland High School is 355th of 536 and The Salesian Academy of St John Bosco is 509th of 536 among secondary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).