St Benedict's Catholic High School vs St John Fisher Catholic High School
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in North West, England, 125 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
St Benedict's Catholic High School
Whitehaven · Local authority secondary · Ages 11–18
990 students
St John Fisher Catholic High School
Wigan · Local authority secondary · Ages 11–16
998 students
| Measure | St Benedict's Catholic High School Whitehaven, North West | St John Fisher Catholic High School Wigan, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 33 Lower 50% | 34 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #326 of 536 | #321 of 536 |
| National rank | #2797 of 4,090 | #2742 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 11–18 | Ages 11–16 |
| Students | 990 | 998 |
| Pupils on roll | 990 | 998 |
| Free school meals | 31.6% | 33.4% |
| Capacity filled | 82.9% | 99.8% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 41.2 | 41.3 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 32.9% | 34.9% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 53% | 55.2% |
| EBacc average points | 3.46 | 3.40 |
| A level points per entry | 30.1 | – |
| town | Whitehaven | Wigan |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | st-benedicts.cumbria.sch.uk/ | sjfhs.co.uk |
The verdict
- •St John Fisher Catholic High School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (34.1 vs 33.1).
- •St John Fisher Catholic High School is the larger school with 998 students compared with 990.
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 St Benedict's Catholic High School better than St John Fisher Catholic High School?
On the Success Index (England), St John Fisher Catholic High School ranks higher (34.1 vs 33.1 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 St Benedict's Catholic High School and St John Fisher Catholic High School?
About 125 km in a straight line, between Whitehaven and Wigan in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
St Benedict's Catholic High School: 990. St John Fisher Catholic High School: 998. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do St Benedict's Catholic High School and St John Fisher Catholic High School rank in North West?
St Benedict's Catholic High School is 326th of 536 and St John Fisher Catholic High School is 321st of 536 among secondary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).