Sir Thomas Boteler Church of England High School vs The Albion Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in North West, England, 23 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Sir Thomas Boteler Church of England High School
Warrington · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
879 students
The Albion Academy
Salford · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
879 students
| Measure | Sir Thomas Boteler Church of England High School Warrington, North West | The Albion Academy Salford, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 46 Lower 50% | 48 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #253 of 536 | #237 of 536 |
| National rank | #2189 of 4,090 | #2068 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 11–16 | Ages 11–16 |
| Students | 879 | 879 |
| Pupils on roll | 879 | 879 |
| Free school meals | 40.1% | 58.9% |
| Capacity filled | 106.5% | 100.5% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 46.1 | 47.4 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 41.3% | 49.4% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 62.3% | 63.5% |
| EBacc average points | 4.10 | 4.32 |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Warrington | Salford |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | www.boteler.org.uk | www.albionacademy.org/ |
The verdict
- •The Albion Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (48.0 vs 45.7).
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 Sir Thomas Boteler Church of England High School better than The Albion Academy?
On the Success Index (England), The Albion Academy ranks higher (48.0 vs 45.7 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 Sir Thomas Boteler Church of England High School and The Albion Academy?
About 23 km in a straight line, between Warrington and Salford in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Sir Thomas Boteler Church of England High School: 879. The Albion Academy: 879. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Sir Thomas Boteler Church of England High School and The Albion Academy rank in North West?
Sir Thomas Boteler Church of England High School is 253rd of 536 and The Albion Academy is 237th of 536 among secondary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).