Lostock High School vs Millom School
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in North West, England, 104 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Lostock High School
Manchester · Local authority secondary · Ages 11–16
513 students
Millom School
Millom · Local authority secondary · Ages 11–18
476 students
| Measure | Lostock High School Manchester, North West | Millom School Millom, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 39 Lower 50% | 46 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #300 of 536 | #247 of 536 |
| National rank | #2529 of 4,090 | #2147 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 11–16 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 513 | 476 |
| Pupils on roll | 513 | 476 |
| Free school meals | 40.6% | 20.8% |
| Capacity filled | 69.3% | 61.4% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 43.7 | 44.9 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 39.8% | 41% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 56.6% | 60.3% |
| EBacc average points | 3.94 | 3.75 |
| A level points per entry | – | 21.0 |
| town | Manchester | Millom |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | www.lostock.trafford.sch.uk | www.millom.cumbria.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Millom School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (46.3 vs 38.6).
- •Lostock High School is the larger school with 513 students compared with 476.
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 Lostock High School better than Millom School?
On the Success Index (England), Millom School ranks higher (46.3 vs 38.6 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 Lostock High School and Millom School?
About 104 km in a straight line, between Manchester and Millom in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Lostock High School: 513. Millom School: 476. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Lostock High School and Millom School rank in North West?
Lostock High School is 300th of 536 and Millom School is 247th of 536 among secondary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).