Saint Paul's Catholic High School vs Shavington Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in North West, England, 37 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Saint Paul's Catholic High School
Manchester · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
933 students
Shavington Academy
Shavington · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
934 students
| Measure | Saint Paul's Catholic High School Manchester, North West | Shavington Academy Shavington, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 13 Lower 50% | 66 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #494 of 536 | #137 of 536 |
| National rank | #3876 of 4,090 | #1191 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 11–16 | Ages 11–16 |
| Students | 933 | 934 |
| Pupils on roll | 933 | 934 |
| Free school meals | 53.7% | 13.8% |
| Capacity filled | 103.7% | 109.9% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 33.3 | 47.8 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 25.7% | 42.6% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 46.7% | 74.1% |
| EBacc average points | 2.61 | 3.93 |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Manchester | Shavington |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | www.st-paulshigh.net/ | www.shavington.academy |
The verdict
- •Shavington Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (66.2 vs 13.0).
- •Shavington Academy is the larger school with 934 students compared with 933.
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 Saint Paul's Catholic High School better than Shavington Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Shavington Academy ranks higher (66.2 vs 13.0 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 Saint Paul's Catholic High School and Shavington Academy?
About 37 km in a straight line, between Manchester and Shavington in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Saint Paul's Catholic High School: 933. Shavington Academy: 934. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Saint Paul's Catholic High School and Shavington Academy rank in North West?
Saint Paul's Catholic High School is 494th of 536 and Shavington Academy is 137th of 536 among secondary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).