Auckland College vs Matthew Arnold Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North West, England, 851 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Auckland College
Liverpool · Independent all-through · Ages 3–16
362 students
Matthew Arnold Primary School
Liverpool · Local authority primary · Ages 2–11
276 students
| Measure | Auckland College Liverpool, North West | Matthew Arnold Primary School Liverpool, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 18 Lower 50% | 27 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #451 of 536 | #1722 of 2,286 |
| National rank | #3651 of 4,090 | #12851 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Independent | Local authority |
| Type | All-through | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–16 | Ages 2–11 |
| Students | 362 | 276 |
| Pupils on roll | 362 | 276 |
| Free school meals | – | 64.7% |
| Capacity filled | 95.3% | 138% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 59% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 3% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 37.8 | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 16.7% | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 38.9% | – |
| EBacc average points | 2.80 | – |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Liverpool | Liverpool |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | www.aucklandcollege.com | www.matthewarnold.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Matthew Arnold Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (26.8 vs 18.4).
- •Auckland College is the larger school with 362 students compared with 276.
- •Auckland College is a independent school while Matthew Arnold Primary School 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 Auckland College better than Matthew Arnold Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Matthew Arnold Primary School ranks higher (26.8 vs 18.4 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 Auckland College and Matthew Arnold Primary School?
About 851 m in a straight line, between Liverpool and Liverpool in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Auckland College: 362. Matthew Arnold Primary School: 276. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Auckland College and Matthew Arnold Primary School rank in North West?
Auckland College is 451st of 536 and Matthew Arnold Primary School is 1722nd of 2,286 among all-through schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).