Banks Road Primary School vs ES Independent School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North West, England, 1.0 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Banks Road Primary School
Liverpool · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
253 students
ES Independent School
Merseyside · Independent secondary · Ages 11–19
43 students
| Measure | Banks Road Primary School Liverpool, North West | ES Independent School Merseyside, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 41 Lower 50% | 2 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1272 of 2,286 | – |
| National rank | #9989 of 15,697 | – |
| Sector | Local authority | Independent |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 11–19 |
| Students | 253 | 43 |
| Pupils on roll | 253 | 43 |
| Free school meals | 44.6% | – |
| Capacity filled | 80.3% | 35.8% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 62% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 8% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 0.2 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 0% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 0% |
| EBacc average points | – | 0.01 |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Liverpool | Merseyside |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | www.banksroadprimaryschoolliverpool.co.uk | www.employabilitysolutions.com |
The verdict
- •Banks Road Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (40.7 vs 1.9).
- •Banks Road Primary School is the larger school with 253 students compared with 43.
- •Banks Road Primary School is a local authority school while ES Independent School is a independent 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 Banks Road Primary School better than ES Independent School?
On the Success Index (England), Banks Road Primary School ranks higher (40.7 vs 1.9 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 Road Primary School and ES Independent School?
About 1.0 km in a straight line, between Liverpool and Merseyside in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Banks Road Primary School: 253. ES Independent School: 43. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Banks Road Primary School and ES Independent School rank in North West?
Banks Road Primary School is 1272nd of 2,286 and ES Independent School is unranked among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).