Archbishop Beck Catholic College vs Northcote Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North West, England, 1.5 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Archbishop Beck Catholic College
Liverpool · Local authority secondary · Ages 11–18
1,142 students
Northcote Primary School
Liverpool · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
445 students
| Measure | Archbishop Beck Catholic College Liverpool, North West | Northcote Primary School Liverpool, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 37 Lower 50% | 16 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #313 of 536 | #2035 of 2,286 |
| National rank | #2624 of 4,090 | #14559 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–18 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 1,142 | 445 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,142 | 445 |
| Free school meals | 33.7% | 51.3% |
| Capacity filled | 96.3% | 98.9% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 45% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 3% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 41.5 | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 35% | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 64.4% | – |
| EBacc average points | 3.60 | – |
| A level points per entry | 33.9 | – |
| town | Liverpool | Liverpool |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | www.archbishopbeck.com/ | www.northcoteschool.com |
The verdict
- •Archbishop Beck Catholic College scores higher on the Success Index (England) (36.6 vs 16.1).
- •Archbishop Beck Catholic College is the larger school with 1,142 students compared with 445.
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 Archbishop Beck Catholic College better than Northcote Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Archbishop Beck Catholic College ranks higher (36.6 vs 16.1 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 Archbishop Beck Catholic College and Northcote Primary School?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Liverpool and Liverpool in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Archbishop Beck Catholic College: 1,142. Northcote Primary School: 445. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Archbishop Beck Catholic College and Northcote Primary School rank in North West?
Archbishop Beck Catholic College is 313th of 536 and Northcote Primary School is 2035th of 2,286 among secondary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).