Our Lady and St John RC High School, a Voluntary Academy vs Prenton High School for Girls
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.
Our Lady and St John RC High School, a Voluntary Academy
Blackburn · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
770 students
Prenton High School for Girls
Birkenhead · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
770 students
| Measure | Our Lady and St John RC High School, a Voluntary Academy Blackburn, North West | Prenton High School for Girls Birkenhead, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 17 Lower 50% | 23 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #463 of 536 | #404 of 536 |
| National rank | #3717 of 4,090 | #3290 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 11–16 | Ages 11–16 |
| Students | 770 | 770 |
| Pupils on roll | 770 | 770 |
| Free school meals | 47.7% | 46.9% |
| Capacity filled | 93.8% | 97.5% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 37.2 | 38.9 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 22.5% | 33.1% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 42.1% | 55.2% |
| EBacc average points | 3.16 | 3.32 |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Blackburn | Birkenhead |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | – | www.prentonhighschool.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Prenton High School for Girls scores higher on the Success Index (England) (23.4 vs 17.2).
- •Our Lady and St John RC High School, a Voluntary Academy is co-educational and Prenton High School for Girls 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 Our Lady and St John RC High School, a Voluntary Academy better than Prenton High School for Girls?
On the Success Index (England), Prenton High School for Girls ranks higher (23.4 vs 17.2 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 Our Lady and St John RC High School, a Voluntary Academy and Prenton High School for Girls?
About 56 km in a straight line, between Blackburn and Birkenhead in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Our Lady and St John RC High School, a Voluntary Academy: 770. Prenton High School for Girls: 770. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Our Lady and St John RC High School, a Voluntary Academy and Prenton High School for Girls rank in North West?
Our Lady and St John RC High School, a Voluntary Academy is 463rd of 536 and Prenton High School for Girls is 404th of 536 among secondary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).