Ormiston Chadwick Academy vs Saints Peter and Paul Catholic High School
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in North West, England, 1.2 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Ormiston Chadwick Academy
Widnes · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
884 students
Saints Peter and Paul Catholic High School
Widnes · Local authority secondary · Ages 11–16
1,337 students
| Measure | Ormiston Chadwick Academy Widnes, North West | Saints Peter and Paul Catholic High School Widnes, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 29 Lower 50% | 30 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #360 of 536 | #352 of 536 |
| National rank | #2997 of 4,090 | #2966 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 11–16 | Ages 11–16 |
| Students | 884 | 1,337 |
| Pupils on roll | 884 | 1,337 |
| Free school meals | 51.6% | 41% |
| Capacity filled | 90.6% | 79.7% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 41.2 | 41.4 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 38.5% | 33% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 54.2% | 61.9% |
| EBacc average points | 3.36 | 3.36 |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Widnes | Widnes |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | www.ormistonchadwickacademy.co.uk/ | www.saintspeterandpaul.halton.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (England) scores (29.2 vs 30.0).
- •Saints Peter and Paul Catholic High School is the larger school with 1,337 students compared with 884.
- •Ormiston Chadwick Academy is a academy school while Saints Peter and Paul Catholic High 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 Ormiston Chadwick Academy better than Saints Peter and Paul Catholic High 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 Ormiston Chadwick Academy and Saints Peter and Paul Catholic High School?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Widnes and Widnes in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Ormiston Chadwick Academy: 884. Saints Peter and Paul Catholic High School: 1,337. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Ormiston Chadwick Academy and Saints Peter and Paul Catholic High School rank in North West?
Ormiston Chadwick Academy is 360th of 536 and Saints Peter and Paul Catholic High School is 352nd of 536 among secondary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).