Oulder Hill Leadership Academy vs St Edward's College
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in North West, England, 52 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Oulder Hill Leadership Academy
Rochdale · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
1,152 students
St Edward's College
Liverpool · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,150 students
| Measure | Oulder Hill Leadership Academy Rochdale, North West | St Edward's College Liverpool, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 46 Lower 50% | 74 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #252 of 536 | #90 of 536 |
| National rank | #2177 of 4,090 | #824 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 11–16 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 1,152 | 1,150 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,152 | 1,150 |
| Free school meals | 36.3% | 17.1% |
| Capacity filled | 76.8% | 111.9% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 44.4 | 51.6 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 46.2% | 62.3% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 65.6% | 81.7% |
| EBacc average points | 4.13 | 4.65 |
| A level points per entry | – | 33.2 |
| town | Rochdale | Liverpool |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | – | www.st-edwards.co.uk |
The verdict
- •St Edward's College scores higher on the Success Index (England) (74.3 vs 45.8).
- •Oulder Hill Leadership Academy is the larger school with 1,152 students compared with 1,150.
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 Oulder Hill Leadership Academy better than St Edward's College?
On the Success Index (England), St Edward's College ranks higher (74.3 vs 45.8 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 Oulder Hill Leadership Academy and St Edward's College?
About 52 km in a straight line, between Rochdale and Liverpool in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Oulder Hill Leadership Academy: 1,152. St Edward's College: 1,150. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Oulder Hill Leadership Academy and St Edward's College rank in North West?
Oulder Hill Leadership Academy is 252nd of 536 and St Edward's College is 90th of 536 among secondary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).