St Benedict's Catholic High School vs The Whitehaven Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in North West, England, 551 m 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
The Whitehaven Academy
Whitehaven · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
859 students
| Measure | St Benedict's Catholic High School Whitehaven, North West | The Whitehaven Academy Whitehaven, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 33 Lower 50% | 32 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #326 of 536 | #335 of 536 |
| National rank | #2797 of 4,090 | #2853 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 11–18 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 990 | 859 |
| Pupils on roll | 990 | 859 |
| Free school meals | 31.6% | 29.8% |
| Capacity filled | 82.9% | 58.6% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 41.2 | 39.7 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 32.9% | 32.5% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 53% | 50% |
| EBacc average points | 3.46 | 3.26 |
| A level points per entry | 30.1 | – |
| town | Whitehaven | Whitehaven |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | st-benedicts.cumbria.sch.uk/ | www.whitehavenacademy.org.uk |
The verdict
- •St Benedict's Catholic High School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (33.1 vs 32.1).
- •St Benedict's Catholic High School is the larger school with 990 students compared with 859.
- •St Benedict's Catholic High School is a local authority school while The Whitehaven Academy 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 St Benedict's Catholic High School better than The Whitehaven Academy?
On the Success Index (England), St Benedict's Catholic High School ranks higher (33.1 vs 32.1 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 The Whitehaven Academy?
About 551 m in a straight line, between Whitehaven and Whitehaven in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
St Benedict's Catholic High School: 990. The Whitehaven Academy: 859. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do St Benedict's Catholic High School and The Whitehaven Academy rank in North West?
St Benedict's Catholic High School is 326th of 536 and The Whitehaven Academy is 335th of 536 among secondary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).