Bedford Primary School vs St Francis de Sales Catholic Junior School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North West, England, 687 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bedford Primary School
Liverpool · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
393 students
St Francis de Sales Catholic Junior School
Liverpool · Local authority primary · Ages 7–11
461 students
| Measure | Bedford Primary School Liverpool, North West | St Francis de Sales Catholic Junior School Liverpool, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 8 Lower 50% | 54 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #2215 of 2,286 | #856 of 2,286 |
| National rank | #15461 of 15,697 | #7088 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 7–11 |
| Students | 393 | 461 |
| Pupils on roll | 393 | 461 |
| Free school meals | 52.9% | 41.2% |
| Capacity filled | 93.6% | 96% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 38% | 67% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 0% | 13% |
| 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.bedfordprimary.co.uk | www.st-francis-de-sales.co.uk |
The verdict
- •St Francis de Sales Catholic Junior School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (54.1 vs 7.5).
- •St Francis de Sales Catholic Junior School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (67% vs 38%).
- •St Francis de Sales Catholic Junior School does better on ks2: higher standard (13% vs 0%).
- •St Francis de Sales Catholic Junior School is the larger school with 461 students compared with 393.
- •Bedford Primary School is a academy school while St Francis de Sales Catholic Junior 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 Bedford Primary School better than St Francis de Sales Catholic Junior School?
On the Success Index (England), St Francis de Sales Catholic Junior School ranks higher (54.1 vs 7.5 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 Bedford Primary School and St Francis de Sales Catholic Junior School?
About 687 m in a straight line, between Liverpool and Liverpool in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Bedford Primary School: 393. St Francis de Sales Catholic Junior School: 461. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Bedford Primary School and St Francis de Sales Catholic Junior School rank in North West?
Bedford Primary School is 2215th of 2,286 and St Francis de Sales Catholic Junior School is 856th of 2,286 among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).