South Shore Academy vs St Augustine of Canterbury Catholic Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in North West, England, 44 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
South Shore Academy
Blackpool · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
550 students
St Augustine of Canterbury Catholic Academy
St. Helens · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
549 students
| Measure | South Shore Academy Blackpool, North West | St Augustine of Canterbury Catholic Academy St. Helens, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 1 Lower 50% | 28 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #536 of 536 | #376 of 536 |
| National rank | #4087 of 4,090 | #3081 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 11–16 | Ages 11–16 |
| Students | 550 | 549 |
| Pupils on roll | 550 | 549 |
| Free school meals | 67.6% | 50.1% |
| Capacity filled | 55.8% | 73.2% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 42.6 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 27.8% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 57% |
| EBacc average points | – | 3.45 |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Blackpool | St. Helens |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | southshoreacademyblackpool.co.uk/ | www.staugs.org.uk/ |
The verdict
- •St Augustine of Canterbury Catholic Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (27.6 vs 0.7).
- •South Shore Academy is the larger school with 550 students compared with 549.
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 South Shore Academy better than St Augustine of Canterbury Catholic Academy?
On the Success Index (England), St Augustine of Canterbury Catholic Academy ranks higher (27.6 vs 0.7 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 South Shore Academy and St Augustine of Canterbury Catholic Academy?
About 44 km in a straight line, between Blackpool and St. Helens in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
South Shore Academy: 550. St Augustine of Canterbury Catholic Academy: 549. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do South Shore Academy and St Augustine of Canterbury Catholic Academy rank in North West?
South Shore Academy is 536th of 536 and St Augustine of Canterbury Catholic Academy is 376th of 536 among secondary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).