St Catherine's College vs Upper Shirley High School
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in South East, England, 123 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
St Catherine's College
Eastbourne · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
1,064 students
Upper Shirley High School
Southampton · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
1,062 students
| Measure | St Catherine's College Eastbourne, South East | Upper Shirley High School Southampton, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 58 Top 50% | 57 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #295 of 679 | #301 of 679 |
| National rank | #1578 of 4,090 | #1633 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 11–16 | Ages 11–16 |
| Students | 1,064 | 1,062 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,064 | 1,062 |
| Free school meals | 27.4% | 30.4% |
| Capacity filled | 102.3% | 107.3% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 47.6 | 47.0 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 45.6% | 49.3% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 73% | 68.2% |
| EBacc average points | 4.18 | 4.09 |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Eastbourne | Southampton |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.stcatherines.college | uppershirleyhigh.org/ |
The verdict
- •St Catherine's College scores higher on the Success Index (England) (58.1 vs 56.9).
- •St Catherine's College is the larger school with 1,064 students compared with 1,062.
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 Catherine's College better than Upper Shirley High School?
On the Success Index (England), St Catherine's College ranks higher (58.1 vs 56.9 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 Catherine's College and Upper Shirley High School?
About 123 km in a straight line, between Eastbourne and Southampton in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
St Catherine's College: 1,064. Upper Shirley High School: 1,062. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do St Catherine's College and Upper Shirley High School rank in South East?
St Catherine's College is 295th of 679 and Upper Shirley High School is 301st of 679 among secondary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).