NexGen Academy vs Westwood Boys School
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in North West, England, 53 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
NexGen Academy
Liverpool · Independent secondary · Ages 14–16
45 students
Westwood Boys School
Oldham · Independent secondary · Ages 11–19
44 students
| Measure | NexGen Academy Liverpool, North West | Westwood Boys School Oldham, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 6 Lower 50% | – Not rated |
| Region rank | – | – |
| National rank | – | – |
| Sector | Independent | Independent |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 14–16 | Ages 11–19 |
| Students | 45 | 44 |
| Pupils on roll | 45 | 44 |
| Free school meals | – | – |
| Capacity filled | 90% | 55% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 8.2 | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 14.3% | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 14.3% | – |
| EBacc average points | 0.67 | – |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Liverpool | Oldham |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | www.nexgenacademy.co.uk | – |
The verdict
- •NexGen Academy is the larger school with 45 students compared with 44.
- •NexGen Academy is co-educational and Westwood Boys School 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 NexGen Academy better than Westwood Boys School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (England). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are NexGen Academy and Westwood Boys School?
About 53 km in a straight line, between Liverpool and Oldham in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
NexGen Academy: 45. Westwood Boys School: 44. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do NexGen Academy and Westwood Boys School rank in North West?
NexGen Academy is unranked and Westwood Boys School is unranked among secondary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).