Banks Road Primary School vs Garston Church of England Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North West, England, 991 m 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
Garston Church of England Primary School
Liverpool · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
237 students
| Measure | Banks Road Primary School Liverpool, North West | Garston Church of England Primary School Liverpool, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 41 Lower 50% | 65 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #1272 of 2,286 | #578 of 2,286 |
| National rank | #9989 of 15,697 | #4948 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 2–11 |
| Students | 253 | 237 |
| Pupils on roll | 253 | 237 |
| Free school meals | 44.6% | 45.5% |
| Capacity filled | 80.3% | 112.9% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 62% | 86% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 8% | 7% |
| 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 | Liverpool | Liverpool |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | www.banksroadprimaryschoolliverpool.co.uk | – |
The verdict
- •Garston Church of England Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (64.5 vs 40.7).
- •Garston Church of England Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (86% vs 62%).
- •Banks Road Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (8% vs 7%).
- •Banks Road Primary School is the larger school with 253 students compared with 237.
- •Banks Road Primary School is a local authority school while Garston Church of England Primary 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 Banks Road Primary School better than Garston Church of England Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Garston Church of England Primary School ranks higher (64.5 vs 40.7 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 Garston Church of England Primary School?
About 991 m in a straight line, between Liverpool and Liverpool in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Banks Road Primary School: 253. Garston Church of England Primary School: 237. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Banks Road Primary School and Garston Church of England Primary School rank in North West?
Banks Road Primary School is 1272nd of 2,286 and Garston Church of England Primary School is 578th of 2,286 among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).