Oakhill School vs St Augustine's Roman Catholic High School, a Voluntary Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North West, England, 2.2 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Oakhill School
Clitheroe · Independent all-through · Ages 0–16
279 students
St Augustine's Roman Catholic High School, a Voluntary Academy
Clitheroe · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
1,117 students
| Measure | Oakhill School Clitheroe, North West | St Augustine's Roman Catholic High School, a Voluntary Academy Clitheroe, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 84 Top 25% | 58 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #48 of 536 | #184 of 536 |
| National rank | #486 of 4,090 | #1577 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Independent | Academy |
| Type | All-through | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 0–16 | Ages 11–16 |
| Students | 279 | 1,117 |
| Pupils on roll | 279 | 1,117 |
| Free school meals | – | 15.4% |
| Capacity filled | 87.2% | 103.9% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 55.1 | 44.9 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 58.8% | 42.1% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 82.4% | 65.7% |
| EBacc average points | 4.90 | 3.75 |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Clitheroe | Clitheroe |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | www.oakhillschool.co.uk | www.sarchs.com |
The verdict
- •Oakhill School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (83.5 vs 58.1).
- •St Augustine's Roman Catholic High School, a Voluntary Academy is the larger school with 1,117 students compared with 279.
- •Oakhill School is a independent school while St Augustine's Roman Catholic High School, a Voluntary 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 Oakhill School better than St Augustine's Roman Catholic High School, a Voluntary Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Oakhill School ranks higher (83.5 vs 58.1 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 Oakhill School and St Augustine's Roman Catholic High School, a Voluntary Academy?
About 2.2 km in a straight line, between Clitheroe and Clitheroe in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Oakhill School: 279. St Augustine's Roman Catholic High School, a Voluntary Academy: 1,117. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Oakhill School and St Augustine's Roman Catholic High School, a Voluntary Academy rank in North West?
Oakhill School is 48th of 536 and St Augustine's Roman Catholic High School, a Voluntary Academy is 184th of 536 among all-through schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).