Neston High School vs Whalley Range 11-18 High School
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in North West, England, 56 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Neston High School
Neston · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,712 students
Whalley Range 11-18 High School
Manchester · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,712 students
| Measure | Neston High School Neston, North West | Whalley Range 11-18 High School Manchester, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 46 Lower 50% | 51 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #250 of 536 | #221 of 536 |
| National rank | #2171 of 4,090 | #1922 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 11–18 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 1,712 | 1,712 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,712 | 1,712 |
| Free school meals | 17.7% | 55% |
| Capacity filled | 99.6% | 103.8% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 43.4 | 52.1 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 36.8% | 46.5% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 64.2% | 69.6% |
| EBacc average points | 3.70 | 4.91 |
| A level points per entry | 29.0 | 29.0 |
| town | Neston | Manchester |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | www.nestonhigh.com | www.wrhs1118.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Whalley Range 11-18 High School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (51.1 vs 45.9).
- •Neston High School is co-educational and Whalley Range 11-18 High School is girls.
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 Neston High School better than Whalley Range 11-18 High School?
On the Success Index (England), Whalley Range 11-18 High School ranks higher (51.1 vs 45.9 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 Neston High School and Whalley Range 11-18 High School?
About 56 km in a straight line, between Neston and Manchester in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Neston High School: 1,712. Whalley Range 11-18 High School: 1,712. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Neston High School and Whalley Range 11-18 High School rank in North West?
Neston High School is 250th of 536 and Whalley Range 11-18 High School is 221st of 536 among secondary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).