Saints Peter and Paul Catholic High School vs Wade Deacon High School
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in North West, England, 421 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Saints Peter and Paul Catholic High School
Widnes · Local authority secondary · Ages 11–16
1,337 students
Wade Deacon High School
Widnes · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
1,658 students
| Measure | Saints Peter and Paul Catholic High School Widnes, North West | Wade Deacon High School Widnes, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 30 Lower 50% | 76 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #352 of 536 | #82 of 536 |
| National rank | #2966 of 4,090 | #745 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 11–16 | Ages 11–16 |
| Students | 1,337 | 1,658 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,337 | 1,658 |
| Free school meals | 41% | 25.7% |
| Capacity filled | 79.7% | 102% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 41.4 | 54.0 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 33% | 62.1% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 61.9% | 76.7% |
| EBacc average points | 3.36 | 4.77 |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Widnes | Widnes |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | www.saintspeterandpaul.halton.sch.uk/ | www.wadedeacon.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Wade Deacon High School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (76.1 vs 30.0).
- •Wade Deacon High School is the larger school with 1,658 students compared with 1,337.
- •Saints Peter and Paul Catholic High School is a local authority school while Wade Deacon High School 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 Saints Peter and Paul Catholic High School better than Wade Deacon High School?
On the Success Index (England), Wade Deacon High School ranks higher (76.1 vs 30.0 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 Saints Peter and Paul Catholic High School and Wade Deacon High School?
About 421 m in a straight line, between Widnes and Widnes in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Saints Peter and Paul Catholic High School: 1,337. Wade Deacon High School: 1,658. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Saints Peter and Paul Catholic High School and Wade Deacon High School rank in North West?
Saints Peter and Paul Catholic High School is 352nd of 536 and Wade Deacon High School is 82nd of 536 among secondary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).