The County High School, Leftwich vs The Rudheath Senior Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in North West, England, 2.2 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
The County High School, Leftwich
Northwich · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
1,046 students
The Rudheath Senior Academy
Northwich · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
576 students
| Measure | The County High School, Leftwich Northwich, North West | The Rudheath Senior Academy Northwich, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 79 Top 25% | 21 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #69 of 536 | #422 of 536 |
| National rank | #654 of 4,090 | #3445 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 11–16 | Ages 11–16 |
| Students | 1,046 | 576 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,046 | 576 |
| Free school meals | 15.8% | 36.3% |
| Capacity filled | 99.6% | 68.6% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 51.9 | 35.7 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 57.6% | 28.1% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 75.6% | 50.4% |
| EBacc average points | 5.05 | 2.98 |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Northwich | Northwich |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | www.leftwichhigh.com | rudheathsenioracademy.org.uk/ |
The verdict
- •The County High School, Leftwich scores higher on the Success Index (England) (79.0 vs 21.3).
- •The County High School, Leftwich is the larger school with 1,046 students compared with 576.
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 The County High School, Leftwich better than The Rudheath Senior Academy?
On the Success Index (England), The County High School, Leftwich ranks higher (79.0 vs 21.3 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 The County High School, Leftwich and The Rudheath Senior Academy?
About 2.2 km in a straight line, between Northwich and Northwich in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
The County High School, Leftwich: 1,046. The Rudheath Senior Academy: 576. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do The County High School, Leftwich and The Rudheath Senior Academy rank in North West?
The County High School, Leftwich is 69th of 536 and The Rudheath Senior Academy is 422nd of 536 among secondary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).