Arnot St Mary CofE Primary School vs Hillside High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North West, England, 812 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Arnot St Mary CofE Primary School
Liverpool · Local authority primary · Ages 2–11
490 students
Hillside High School
Bootle · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
785 students
| Measure | Arnot St Mary CofE Primary School Liverpool, North West | Hillside High School Bootle, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 46 Lower 50% | 24 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1128 of 2,286 | #401 of 536 |
| National rank | #8943 of 15,697 | #3277 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 2–11 | Ages 11–16 |
| Students | 490 | 785 |
| Pupils on roll | 490 | 785 |
| Free school meals | 51.2% | 56.9% |
| Capacity filled | 116.7% | 85.2% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 69% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 6% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 39.8 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 34.6% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 51.5% |
| EBacc average points | – | 3.62 |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Liverpool | Bootle |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | www.arnotstmary.co.uk/ | www.hillsidehigh.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Arnot St Mary CofE Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (45.6 vs 23.6).
- •Hillside High School is the larger school with 785 students compared with 490.
- •Arnot St Mary CofE Primary School is a local authority school while Hillside High School is a academy 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 Arnot St Mary CofE Primary School better than Hillside High School?
On the Success Index (England), Arnot St Mary CofE Primary School ranks higher (45.6 vs 23.6 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 Arnot St Mary CofE Primary School and Hillside High School?
About 812 m in a straight line, between Liverpool and Bootle in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Arnot St Mary CofE Primary School: 490. Hillside High School: 785. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Arnot St Mary CofE Primary School and Hillside High School rank in North West?
Arnot St Mary CofE Primary School is 1128th of 2,286 and Hillside High School is 401st of 536 among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).