Barlows Primary School vs Holy Name Catholic Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North West, England, 810 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Barlows Primary School
Liverpool · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
406 students
Holy Name Catholic Primary School
Liverpool · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
334 students
| Measure | Barlows Primary School Liverpool, North West | Holy Name Catholic Primary School Liverpool, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 68 Top 50% | 48 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #513 of 2,286 | #1064 of 2,286 |
| National rank | #4333 of 15,697 | #8491 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 406 | 334 |
| Pupils on roll | 406 | 334 |
| Free school meals | 23.5% | 31.3% |
| Capacity filled | 84.6% | 97.9% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 78% | 68% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 8% | 5% |
| 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.barlowsprimary.co.uk/ | www.holynamecatholicprimary.co.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Barlows Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (67.6 vs 47.7).
- •Barlows Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (78% vs 68%).
- •Barlows Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (8% vs 5%).
- •Barlows Primary School is the larger school with 406 students compared with 334.
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 Barlows Primary School better than Holy Name Catholic Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Barlows Primary School ranks higher (67.6 vs 47.7 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 Barlows Primary School and Holy Name Catholic Primary School?
About 810 m in a straight line, between Liverpool and Liverpool in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Barlows Primary School: 406. Holy Name Catholic Primary School: 334. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Barlows Primary School and Holy Name Catholic Primary School rank in North West?
Barlows Primary School is 513th of 2,286 and Holy Name Catholic Primary School is 1064th of 2,286 among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).