St Julie's Catholic High School vs The Academy of St Nicholas
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in North West, England, 2.5 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
St Julie's Catholic High School
Liverpool · Local authority secondary · Ages 11–18
1,018 students
The Academy of St Nicholas
Liverpool · Academy secondary · Ages 11–19
841 students
| Measure | St Julie's Catholic High School Liverpool, North West | The Academy of St Nicholas Liverpool, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 52 Top 50% | 9 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #216 of 536 | #520 of 536 |
| National rank | #1895 of 4,090 | #3980 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 11–18 | Ages 11–19 |
| Students | 1,018 | 841 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,018 | 841 |
| Free school meals | 22.8% | 50.7% |
| Capacity filled | 80.8% | 77.9% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 46.9 | 29.4 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 42% | 20.2% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 66.9% | 38.8% |
| EBacc average points | 3.75 | 2.37 |
| A level points per entry | 27.3 | 19.3 |
| town | Liverpool | Liverpool |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | www.stjulies.org.uk/ | www.theacademyofstnicholas.org.uk |
The verdict
- •St Julie's Catholic High School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (51.8 vs 9.3).
- •St Julie's Catholic High School is the larger school with 1,018 students compared with 841.
- •St Julie's Catholic High School is a local authority school while The Academy of St Nicholas is a academy school, so fees and admission rules differ.
- •St Julie's Catholic High School is girls and The Academy of St Nicholas is co-educational.
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 Julie's Catholic High School better than The Academy of St Nicholas?
On the Success Index (England), St Julie's Catholic High School ranks higher (51.8 vs 9.3 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 Julie's Catholic High School and The Academy of St Nicholas?
About 2.5 km in a straight line, between Liverpool and Liverpool in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
St Julie's Catholic High School: 1,018. The Academy of St Nicholas: 841. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do St Julie's Catholic High School and The Academy of St Nicholas rank in North West?
St Julie's Catholic High School is 216th of 536 and The Academy of St Nicholas is 520th of 536 among secondary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).