Merchant Taylors' Schools vs Sacred Heart Catholic Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North West, England, 384 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Merchant Taylors' Schools
Liverpool · Independent all-through · Ages 4–19
844 students
Sacred Heart Catholic Academy
Liverpool · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
613 students
| Measure | Merchant Taylors' Schools Liverpool, North West | Sacred Heart Catholic Academy Liverpool, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 18 Lower 50% | 33 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #455 of 536 | #331 of 536 |
| National rank | #3683 of 4,090 | #2832 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Independent | Academy |
| Type | All-through | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 4–19 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 844 | 613 |
| Pupils on roll | 844 | 613 |
| Free school meals | – | 37.2% |
| Capacity filled | 62.5% | 45.3% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 21.4 | 42.4 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 0% | 38.2% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 0% | 58.2% |
| EBacc average points | 1.34 | 3.53 |
| A level points per entry | 38.0 | 25.0 |
| town | Liverpool | Liverpool |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | www.merchanttaylors.com/ | www.sacredheartcatholicacademy.org/ |
The verdict
- •Sacred Heart Catholic Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (32.5 vs 17.9).
- •Merchant Taylors' Schools is the larger school with 844 students compared with 613.
- •Merchant Taylors' Schools is a independent school while Sacred Heart Catholic 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 Merchant Taylors' Schools better than Sacred Heart Catholic Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Sacred Heart Catholic Academy ranks higher (32.5 vs 17.9 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 Merchant Taylors' Schools and Sacred Heart Catholic Academy?
About 384 m in a straight line, between Liverpool and Liverpool in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Merchant Taylors' Schools: 844. Sacred Heart Catholic Academy: 613. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Merchant Taylors' Schools and Sacred Heart Catholic Academy rank in North West?
Merchant Taylors' Schools is 455th of 536 and Sacred Heart Catholic Academy is 331st of 536 among all-through schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).