Ainsdale St John's Church of England Primary School vs Kings Meadow Primary School and Early Years Education Centre
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North West, England, 937 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Ainsdale St John's Church of England Primary School
Southport · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
190 students
Kings Meadow Primary School and Early Years Education Centre
Southport · Local authority primary · Ages 2–11
181 students
| Measure | Ainsdale St John's Church of England Primary School Southport, North West | Kings Meadow Primary School and Early Years Education Centre Southport, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 24 Lower 50% | 69 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #1807 of 2,286 | #481 of 2,286 |
| National rank | #13362 of 15,697 | #4086 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 2–11 |
| Students | 190 | 181 |
| Pupils on roll | 190 | 181 |
| Free school meals | 15.3% | 38.8% |
| Capacity filled | 90.5% | 79.4% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 47% | 81% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 0% | 11% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | – |
| EBacc average points | – | – |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Southport | Southport |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | www.ainsdalestjohns.com | www.kingsmeadowprimary.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Kings Meadow Primary School and Early Years Education Centre scores higher on the Success Index (England) (69.0 vs 24.0).
- •Kings Meadow Primary School and Early Years Education Centre does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (81% vs 47%).
- •Kings Meadow Primary School and Early Years Education Centre does better on ks2: higher standard (11% vs 0%).
- •Ainsdale St John's Church of England Primary School is the larger school with 190 students compared with 181.
- •Ainsdale St John's Church of England Primary School is a academy school while Kings Meadow Primary School and Early Years Education Centre is a local authority school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Ainsdale St John's Church of England Primary School better than Kings Meadow Primary School and Early Years Education Centre?
On the Success Index (England), Kings Meadow Primary School and Early Years Education Centre ranks higher (69.0 vs 24.0 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 Ainsdale St John's Church of England Primary School and Kings Meadow Primary School and Early Years Education Centre?
About 937 m in a straight line, between Southport and Southport in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Ainsdale St John's Church of England Primary School: 190. Kings Meadow Primary School and Early Years Education Centre: 181. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Ainsdale St John's Church of England Primary School and Kings Meadow Primary School and Early Years Education Centre rank in North West?
Ainsdale St John's Church of England Primary School is 1807th of 2,286 and Kings Meadow Primary School and Early Years Education Centre is 481st of 2,286 among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).