Maghull High School vs Saint Ambrose College
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in North West, England, 44 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Maghull High School
Liverpool · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,098 students
Saint Ambrose College
Altrincham · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,096 students
| Measure | Maghull High School Liverpool, North West | Saint Ambrose College Altrincham, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 33 Lower 50% | 98 Top 5% |
| Region rank | #330 of 536 | #4 of 536 |
| National rank | #2821 of 4,090 | #37 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 11–18 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 1,098 | 1,096 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,098 | 1,096 |
| Free school meals | 21.4% | 6.4% |
| Capacity filled | 81.4% | 104.4% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 39.6 | 76.2 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 30% | 98% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 56.7% | 100% |
| EBacc average points | 3.39 | 7.10 |
| A level points per entry | 25.9 | 44.5 |
| town | Liverpool | Altrincham |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | www.maghullhigh.com/ | www.st-ambrosecollege.org.uk |
The verdict
- •Saint Ambrose College scores higher on the Success Index (England) (97.6 vs 32.7).
- •Maghull High School is the larger school with 1,098 students compared with 1,096.
- •Maghull High School is co-educational and Saint Ambrose College is boys.
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 Maghull High School better than Saint Ambrose College?
On the Success Index (England), Saint Ambrose College ranks higher (97.6 vs 32.7 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 Maghull High School and Saint Ambrose College?
About 44 km in a straight line, between Liverpool and Altrincham in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Maghull High School: 1,098. Saint Ambrose College: 1,096. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Maghull High School and Saint Ambrose College rank in North West?
Maghull High School is 330th of 536 and Saint Ambrose College is 4th of 536 among secondary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).