Banks Methodist School vs Larkfield Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North West, England, 3.6 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Banks Methodist School
Southport · Local authority primary · Ages 2–11
52 students
Larkfield Primary School
Southport · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
256 students
| Measure | Banks Methodist School Southport, North West | Larkfield Primary School Southport, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 10 Lower 50% | 49 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | – | #1014 of 2,286 |
| National rank | – | #8163 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 2–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 52 | 256 |
| Pupils on roll | 52 | 256 |
| Free school meals | 49% | 20.3% |
| Capacity filled | – | 100.4% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 43% | 56% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 0% | 15% |
| 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.banks.lancsngfl.ac.uk | www.larkfieldprimary.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Larkfield Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (49.3 vs 10.1).
- •Larkfield Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (56% vs 43%).
- •Larkfield Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (15% vs 0%).
- •Larkfield Primary School is the larger school with 256 students compared with 52.
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 Banks Methodist School better than Larkfield Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Larkfield Primary School ranks higher (49.3 vs 10.1 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 Banks Methodist School and Larkfield Primary School?
About 3.6 km in a straight line, between Southport and Southport in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Banks Methodist School: 52. Larkfield Primary School: 256. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Banks Methodist School and Larkfield Primary School rank in North West?
Banks Methodist School is unranked and Larkfield Primary School is 1014th of 2,286 among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).