The Rudheath Senior Academy vs The Salesian Academy of St John Bosco
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in North West, England, 41 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
The Rudheath Senior Academy
Northwich · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
576 students
The Salesian Academy of St John Bosco
Bootle · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
575 students
| Measure | The Rudheath Senior Academy Northwich, North West | The Salesian Academy of St John Bosco Bootle, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 21 Lower 50% | 11 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #422 of 536 | #509 of 536 |
| National rank | #3445 of 4,090 | #3931 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 11–16 | Ages 11–16 |
| Students | 576 | 575 |
| Pupils on roll | 576 | 575 |
| Free school meals | 36.3% | 52.5% |
| Capacity filled | 68.6% | 95.8% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 35.7 | 32.2 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 28.1% | 18.7% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 50.4% | 33.3% |
| EBacc average points | 2.98 | 2.55 |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Northwich | Bootle |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | rudheathsenioracademy.org.uk/ | www.thesalesiansacademyofstjohnbosco.org/ |
The verdict
- •The Rudheath Senior Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (21.3 vs 11.1).
- •The Rudheath Senior Academy is the larger school with 576 students compared with 575.
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 Rudheath Senior Academy better than The Salesian Academy of St John Bosco?
On the Success Index (England), The Rudheath Senior Academy ranks higher (21.3 vs 11.1 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 The Rudheath Senior Academy and The Salesian Academy of St John Bosco?
About 41 km in a straight line, between Northwich and Bootle in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
The Rudheath Senior Academy: 576. The Salesian Academy of St John Bosco: 575. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do The Rudheath Senior Academy and The Salesian Academy of St John Bosco rank in North West?
The Rudheath Senior Academy is 422nd of 536 and The Salesian Academy of St John Bosco is 509th of 536 among secondary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).