St Edmund Arrowsmith Catholic High School, Ashton-in-Makerfield vs The Byrchall High School
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in North West, England, 140 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
St Edmund Arrowsmith Catholic High School, Ashton-in-Makerfield
Wigan · Local authority secondary · Ages 11–16
1,204 students
The Byrchall High School
Wigan · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
1,138 students
| Measure | St Edmund Arrowsmith Catholic High School, Ashton-in-Makerfield Wigan, North West | The Byrchall High School Wigan, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 72 Top 25% | 36 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #106 of 536 | #316 of 536 |
| National rank | #949 of 4,090 | #2645 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 11–16 | Ages 11–16 |
| Students | 1,204 | 1,138 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,204 | 1,138 |
| Free school meals | 15.7% | 33.7% |
| Capacity filled | 96.3% | 93.6% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 49.1 | 41.3 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 50.8% | 39% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 76.5% | 56.7% |
| EBacc average points | 4.15 | 3.48 |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Wigan | Wigan |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | www.arrowsmith.wigan.sch.uk | www.byrchall.wigan.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •St Edmund Arrowsmith Catholic High School, Ashton-in-Makerfield scores higher on the Success Index (England) (71.7 vs 36.2).
- •St Edmund Arrowsmith Catholic High School, Ashton-in-Makerfield is the larger school with 1,204 students compared with 1,138.
- •St Edmund Arrowsmith Catholic High School, Ashton-in-Makerfield is a local authority school while The Byrchall 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 St Edmund Arrowsmith Catholic High School, Ashton-in-Makerfield better than The Byrchall High School?
On the Success Index (England), St Edmund Arrowsmith Catholic High School, Ashton-in-Makerfield ranks higher (71.7 vs 36.2 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 Edmund Arrowsmith Catholic High School, Ashton-in-Makerfield and The Byrchall High School?
About 140 m in a straight line, between Wigan and Wigan in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
St Edmund Arrowsmith Catholic High School, Ashton-in-Makerfield: 1,204. The Byrchall High School: 1,138. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do St Edmund Arrowsmith Catholic High School, Ashton-in-Makerfield and The Byrchall High School rank in North West?
St Edmund Arrowsmith Catholic High School, Ashton-in-Makerfield is 106th of 536 and The Byrchall High School is 316th of 536 among secondary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).