Blacklow Brow School vs St Aloysius Catholic Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North West, England, 1.3 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Blacklow Brow School
Liverpool · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
235 students
St Aloysius Catholic Primary School
Liverpool · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
346 students
| Measure | Blacklow Brow School Liverpool, North West | St Aloysius Catholic Primary School Liverpool, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 86 Top 10% | 66 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #176 of 2,286 | #556 of 2,286 |
| National rank | #1356 of 15,697 | #4695 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 235 | 346 |
| Pupils on roll | 235 | 346 |
| Free school meals | 13.4% | 31.2% |
| Capacity filled | 99.6% | 100.6% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 86% | 78% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 14% | 9% |
| 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 | blacklowbrowschool.co.uk | www.staloysius.co.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Blacklow Brow School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (85.5 vs 65.9).
- •Blacklow Brow School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (86% vs 78%).
- •Blacklow Brow School does better on ks2: higher standard (14% vs 9%).
- •St Aloysius Catholic Primary School is the larger school with 346 students compared with 235.
- •Blacklow Brow School is a academy school while St Aloysius Catholic Primary 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 Blacklow Brow School better than St Aloysius Catholic Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Blacklow Brow School ranks higher (85.5 vs 65.9 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 Blacklow Brow School and St Aloysius Catholic Primary School?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Liverpool and Liverpool in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Blacklow Brow School: 235. St Aloysius Catholic Primary School: 346. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Blacklow Brow School and St Aloysius Catholic Primary School rank in North West?
Blacklow Brow School is 176th of 2,286 and St Aloysius Catholic Primary School is 556th of 2,286 among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).