Bellerive FCJ Catholic College vs The Belvedere Preparatory School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North West, England, 652 m 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
The Belvedere Preparatory School
Liverpool · Independent primary · Ages 3–11
115 students
| Measure | Bellerive FCJ Catholic College Liverpool, North West | The Belvedere Preparatory School Liverpool, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 45 Lower 50% | – Not rated |
| Region rank | #258 of 536 | – |
| National rank | #2212 of 4,090 | – |
| Sector | Academy | Independent |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–18 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 955 | 115 |
| Pupils on roll | 955 | 115 |
| Free school meals | 37.3% | – |
| Capacity filled | 106.1% | 62.2% |
| 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/ | www.belvedereprep.com |
The verdict
- •Bellerive FCJ Catholic College is the larger school with 955 students compared with 115.
- •Bellerive FCJ Catholic College is a academy school while The Belvedere Preparatory School is a independent school, so fees and admission rules differ.
- •Bellerive FCJ Catholic College is girls and The Belvedere Preparatory School 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 The Belvedere Preparatory School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (England). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Bellerive FCJ Catholic College and The Belvedere Preparatory School?
About 652 m in a straight line, between Liverpool and Liverpool in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Bellerive FCJ Catholic College: 955. The Belvedere Preparatory School: 115. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Bellerive FCJ Catholic College and The Belvedere Preparatory School rank in North West?
Bellerive FCJ Catholic College is 258th of 536 and The Belvedere Preparatory School is unranked among secondary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).