Lostock High School vs St Antony's Roman Catholic School, a Voluntary Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in North West, England, 758 m 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
St Antony's Roman Catholic School, a Voluntary Academy
Manchester · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
688 students
| Measure | Lostock High School Manchester, North West | St Antony's Roman Catholic School, a Voluntary Academy Manchester, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 39 Lower 50% | 37 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #300 of 536 | #314 of 536 |
| National rank | #2529 of 4,090 | #2630 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 11–16 | Ages 11–16 |
| Students | 513 | 688 |
| Pupils on roll | 513 | 688 |
| Free school meals | 40.6% | 32.8% |
| Capacity filled | 69.3% | 105.8% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 43.7 | 42.4 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 39.8% | 34.3% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 56.6% | 53% |
| EBacc average points | 3.94 | 3.57 |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Manchester | Manchester |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | www.lostock.trafford.sch.uk | st-antonys.com/ |
The verdict
- •Lostock High School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (38.6 vs 36.5).
- •St Antony's Roman Catholic School, a Voluntary Academy is the larger school with 688 students compared with 513.
- •Lostock High School is a local authority school while St Antony's Roman Catholic School, a Voluntary Academy is a academy school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 St Antony's Roman Catholic School, a Voluntary Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Lostock High School ranks higher (38.6 vs 36.5 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 St Antony's Roman Catholic School, a Voluntary Academy?
About 758 m in a straight line, between Manchester and Manchester in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Lostock High School: 513. St Antony's Roman Catholic School, a Voluntary Academy: 688. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Lostock High School and St Antony's Roman Catholic School, a Voluntary Academy rank in North West?
Lostock High School is 300th of 536 and St Antony's Roman Catholic School, a Voluntary Academy is 314th of 536 among secondary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).