Blacklow Brow School vs Sylvester Primary Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North West, England, 1.0 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
Sylvester Primary Academy
Liverpool · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
294 students
| Measure | Blacklow Brow School Liverpool, North West | Sylvester Primary Academy Liverpool, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 86 Top 10% | 43 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #176 of 2,286 | #1229 of 2,286 |
| National rank | #1356 of 15,697 | #9596 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 235 | 294 |
| Pupils on roll | 235 | 294 |
| Free school meals | 13.4% | 42.3% |
| Capacity filled | 99.6% | 117.1% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 86% | 58% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 14% | 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 | blacklowbrowschool.co.uk | www.sylvesterprimaryschool.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Blacklow Brow School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (85.5 vs 42.6).
- •Blacklow Brow School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (86% vs 58%).
- •Blacklow Brow School does better on ks2: higher standard (14% vs 13%).
- •Sylvester Primary Academy is the larger school with 294 students compared with 235.
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 Sylvester Primary Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Blacklow Brow School ranks higher (85.5 vs 42.6 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 Sylvester Primary Academy?
About 1.0 km in a straight line, between Liverpool and Liverpool in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Blacklow Brow School: 235. Sylvester Primary Academy: 294. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Blacklow Brow School and Sylvester Primary Academy rank in North West?
Blacklow Brow School is 176th of 2,286 and Sylvester Primary Academy is 1229th of 2,286 among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).