Prudentia Education vs The Academy of St Nicholas
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.
Prudentia Education
Liverpool · Independent secondary · Ages 12–16
39 students
The Academy of St Nicholas
Liverpool · Academy secondary · Ages 11–19
841 students
| Measure | Prudentia Education Liverpool, North West | The Academy of St Nicholas Liverpool, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | – Not rated | 9 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | – | #520 of 536 |
| National rank | – | #3980 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Independent | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 12–16 | Ages 11–19 |
| Students | 39 | 841 |
| Pupils on roll | 39 | 841 |
| Free school meals | – | 50.7% |
| Capacity filled | 65% | 77.9% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 29.4 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 20.2% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 38.8% |
| EBacc average points | – | 2.37 |
| A level points per entry | – | 19.3 |
| town | Liverpool | Liverpool |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | www.prudentiaeducation.co.uk | www.theacademyofstnicholas.org.uk |
The verdict
- •The Academy of St Nicholas is the larger school with 841 students compared with 39.
- •Prudentia Education is a independent school while The Academy of St Nicholas 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 Prudentia Education better than The Academy of St Nicholas?
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 Prudentia Education and The Academy of St Nicholas?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Liverpool and Liverpool in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Prudentia Education: 39. The Academy of St Nicholas: 841. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Prudentia Education and The Academy of St Nicholas rank in North West?
Prudentia Education is unranked and The Academy of St Nicholas is 520th of 536 among secondary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).