Outwood Academy Haydock vs Queen's Park High School
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in North West, England, 34 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Outwood Academy Haydock
St. Helens · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
791 students
Queen's Park High School
Chester · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
792 students
| Measure | Outwood Academy Haydock St. Helens, North West | Queen's Park High School Chester, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 29 Lower 50% | 44 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #361 of 536 | #269 of 536 |
| National rank | #3005 of 4,090 | #2283 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 11–16 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 791 | 792 |
| Pupils on roll | 791 | 792 |
| Free school meals | 39.2% | 27.6% |
| Capacity filled | 87.9% | 73.3% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 41.2 | 44.2 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 29.9% | 41.8% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 58.5% | 60.7% |
| EBacc average points | 3.59 | 3.83 |
| A level points per entry | – | 28.6 |
| town | St. Helens | Chester |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | www.haydock.outwood.com/ | www.qphs.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Queen's Park High School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (43.8 vs 29.1).
- •Queen's Park High School is the larger school with 792 students compared with 791.
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 Outwood Academy Haydock better than Queen's Park High School?
On the Success Index (England), Queen's Park High School ranks higher (43.8 vs 29.1 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 Outwood Academy Haydock and Queen's Park High School?
About 34 km in a straight line, between St. Helens and Chester in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Outwood Academy Haydock: 791. Queen's Park High School: 792. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Outwood Academy Haydock and Queen's Park High School rank in North West?
Outwood Academy Haydock is 361st of 536 and Queen's Park High School is 269th of 536 among secondary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).