Reddish Vale High School vs St Margaret's Church of England Academy
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.
Reddish Vale High School
Stockport · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
999 students
St Margaret's Church of England Academy
Liverpool · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,000 students
| Measure | Reddish Vale High School Stockport, North West | St Margaret's Church of England Academy Liverpool, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 19 Lower 50% | 63 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #443 of 536 | #155 of 536 |
| National rank | #3603 of 4,090 | #1356 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 11–16 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 999 | 1,000 |
| Pupils on roll | 999 | 1,000 |
| Free school meals | 46.1% | 25.6% |
| Capacity filled | 74% | 95.2% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 37.7 | 49.6 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 25.6% | 54.4% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 40.9% | 73.7% |
| EBacc average points | 3.10 | 4.02 |
| A level points per entry | – | 31.3 |
| town | Stockport | Liverpool |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | www.reddish.stockport.sch.uk | www.stmargaretsacademy.com |
The verdict
- •St Margaret's Church of England Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (62.6 vs 19.3).
- •St Margaret's Church of England Academy is the larger school with 1,000 students compared with 999.
- •Reddish Vale High School is co-educational and St Margaret's Church of England Academy is boys.
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 Reddish Vale High School better than St Margaret's Church of England Academy?
On the Success Index (England), St Margaret's Church of England Academy ranks higher (62.6 vs 19.3 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 Reddish Vale High School and St Margaret's Church of England Academy?
About 52 km in a straight line, between Stockport and Liverpool in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Reddish Vale High School: 999. St Margaret's Church of England Academy: 1,000. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Reddish Vale High School and St Margaret's Church of England Academy rank in North West?
Reddish Vale High School is 443rd of 536 and St Margaret's Church of England Academy is 155th of 536 among secondary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).