St Mary's Catholic College, A Voluntary Academy vs Weatherhead High School
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in North West, England, 1.2 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
St Mary's Catholic College, A Voluntary Academy
Wallasey · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,073 students
Weatherhead High School
Wallasey · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,500 students
| Measure | St Mary's Catholic College, A Voluntary Academy Wallasey, North West | Weatherhead High School Wallasey, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 12 Lower 50% | 29 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #505 of 536 | #356 of 536 |
| National rank | #3913 of 4,090 | #2986 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 11–18 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 1,073 | 1,500 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,073 | 1,500 |
| Free school meals | 47.3% | 43.1% |
| Capacity filled | 82.5% | 89.9% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 33.2 | 41.9 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 17.2% | 28.1% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 34.8% | 53% |
| EBacc average points | 2.55 | 3.71 |
| A level points per entry | 22.6 | 31.6 |
| town | Wallasey | Wallasey |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | www.stmaryswallasey.com | www.weatherheadhigh.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Weatherhead High School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (29.4 vs 11.6).
- •Weatherhead High School is the larger school with 1,500 students compared with 1,073.
- •St Mary's Catholic College, A Voluntary Academy is co-educational and Weatherhead High School is girls.
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 Mary's Catholic College, A Voluntary Academy better than Weatherhead High School?
On the Success Index (England), Weatherhead High School ranks higher (29.4 vs 11.6 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 Mary's Catholic College, A Voluntary Academy and Weatherhead High School?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Wallasey and Wallasey in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
St Mary's Catholic College, A Voluntary Academy: 1,073. Weatherhead High School: 1,500. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do St Mary's Catholic College, A Voluntary Academy and Weatherhead High School rank in North West?
St Mary's Catholic College, A Voluntary Academy is 505th of 536 and Weatherhead High School is 356th of 536 among secondary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).