Bellerive FCJ Catholic College vs St Charles' Catholic Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North West, England, 1.2 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bellerive FCJ Catholic College
Liverpool · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
955 students
St Charles' Catholic Academy
Liverpool · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
196 students
| Measure | Bellerive FCJ Catholic College Liverpool, North West | St Charles' Catholic Academy Liverpool, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 45 Lower 50% | 24 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #258 of 536 | #1806 of 2,286 |
| National rank | #2212 of 4,090 | #13360 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–18 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 955 | 196 |
| Pupils on roll | 955 | 196 |
| Free school meals | 37.3% | 35.3% |
| Capacity filled | 106.1% | 83.1% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 47.3 | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 42.3% | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 69% | – |
| EBacc average points | 3.97 | – |
| A level points per entry | 27.3 | – |
| town | Liverpool | Liverpool |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | www.bellerivefcj.org/ | stcharlescatholicprimary.com |
The verdict
- •Bellerive FCJ Catholic College scores higher on the Success Index (England) (45.3 vs 24.1).
- •Bellerive FCJ Catholic College is the larger school with 955 students compared with 196.
- •Bellerive FCJ Catholic College is girls and St Charles' Catholic Academy is co-educational.
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 Bellerive FCJ Catholic College better than St Charles' Catholic Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Bellerive FCJ Catholic College ranks higher (45.3 vs 24.1 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 Bellerive FCJ Catholic College and St Charles' Catholic Academy?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Liverpool and Liverpool in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Bellerive FCJ Catholic College: 955. St Charles' Catholic Academy: 196. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Bellerive FCJ Catholic College and St Charles' Catholic Academy rank in North West?
Bellerive FCJ Catholic College is 258th of 536 and St Charles' Catholic Academy is 1806th of 2,286 among secondary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).