Sacred Heart Catholic Academy vs St. Mary's College
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North West, England, 329 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Sacred Heart Catholic Academy
Liverpool · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
613 students
St. Mary's College
Liverpool · Independent all-through · Ages 0–18
818 students
| Measure | Sacred Heart Catholic Academy Liverpool, North West | St. Mary's College Liverpool, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 33 Lower 50% | 85 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #331 of 536 | #43 of 536 |
| National rank | #2832 of 4,090 | #445 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Independent |
| Type | Secondary | All-through |
| Year range | Ages 11–18 | Ages 0–18 |
| Students | 613 | 818 |
| Pupils on roll | 613 | 818 |
| Free school meals | 37.2% | – |
| Capacity filled | 45.3% | 69.6% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 42.4 | 63.3 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 38.2% | 76.7% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 58.2% | 95.3% |
| EBacc average points | 3.53 | 5.51 |
| A level points per entry | 25.0 | 32.8 |
| town | Liverpool | Liverpool |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | www.sacredheartcatholicacademy.org/ | stmarys.ac/ |
The verdict
- •St. Mary's College scores higher on the Success Index (England) (84.7 vs 32.5).
- •St. Mary's College is the larger school with 818 students compared with 613.
- •Sacred Heart Catholic Academy is a academy school while St. Mary's College is a independent 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 Sacred Heart Catholic Academy better than St. Mary's College?
On the Success Index (England), St. Mary's College ranks higher (84.7 vs 32.5 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 Sacred Heart Catholic Academy and St. Mary's College?
About 329 m in a straight line, between Liverpool and Liverpool in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Sacred Heart Catholic Academy: 613. St. Mary's College: 818. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Sacred Heart Catholic Academy and St. Mary's College rank in North West?
Sacred Heart Catholic Academy is 331st of 536 and St. Mary's College is 43rd of 536 among secondary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).