Meols Cop High School vs St Philip's Church of England Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North West, England, 1.3 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Meols Cop High School
Southport · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
916 students
St Philip's Church of England Primary School
Southport · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
207 students
| Measure | Meols Cop High School Southport, North West | St Philip's Church of England Primary School Southport, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 43 Lower 50% | 74 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #278 of 536 | #381 of 2,286 |
| National rank | #2331 of 4,090 | #3231 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–16 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 916 | 207 |
| Pupils on roll | 916 | 207 |
| Free school meals | 33% | 19.8% |
| Capacity filled | 99% | 98.6% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 80% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 10% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 44.7 | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 35.8% | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 60.1% | – |
| EBacc average points | 3.82 | – |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Southport | Southport |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | www.meolscophighschool.co.uk | www.stphilipssouthport.com/ |
The verdict
- •St Philip's Church of England Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (73.7 vs 42.5).
- •Meols Cop High School is the larger school with 916 students compared with 207.
- •Meols Cop High School is a academy school while St Philip's Church of England Primary School is a local authority 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 Meols Cop High School better than St Philip's Church of England Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), St Philip's Church of England Primary School ranks higher (73.7 vs 42.5 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 Meols Cop High School and St Philip's Church of England Primary School?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Southport and Southport in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Meols Cop High School: 916. St Philip's Church of England Primary School: 207. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Meols Cop High School and St Philip's Church of England Primary School rank in North West?
Meols Cop High School is 278th of 536 and St Philip's Church of England Primary School is 381st of 2,286 among secondary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).