Blackmoor Park Junior School vs Knotty Ash Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North West, England, 956 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Blackmoor Park Junior School
Liverpool · Local authority primary · Ages 7–11
343 students
Knotty Ash Primary School
Liverpool · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
252 students
| Measure | Blackmoor Park Junior School Liverpool, North West | Knotty Ash Primary School Liverpool, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 29 Lower 50% | 42 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1664 of 2,286 | #1245 of 2,286 |
| National rank | #12494 of 15,697 | #9771 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 7–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 343 | 252 |
| Pupils on roll | 343 | 252 |
| Free school meals | 28.9% | 27% |
| Capacity filled | 95.3% | 120% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 43% | 60% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 8% | 7% |
| 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.blackmoorpark.com | www.knottyashprimaryschool.co.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Knotty Ash Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (41.7 vs 28.6).
- •Knotty Ash Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (60% vs 43%).
- •Blackmoor Park Junior School does better on ks2: higher standard (8% vs 7%).
- •Blackmoor Park Junior School is the larger school with 343 students compared with 252.
- •Blackmoor Park Junior School is a local authority school while Knotty Ash Primary School is a academy 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 Blackmoor Park Junior School better than Knotty Ash Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Knotty Ash Primary School ranks higher (41.7 vs 28.6 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 Blackmoor Park Junior School and Knotty Ash Primary School?
About 956 m in a straight line, between Liverpool and Liverpool in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Blackmoor Park Junior School: 343. Knotty Ash Primary School: 252. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Blackmoor Park Junior School and Knotty Ash Primary School rank in North West?
Blackmoor Park Junior School is 1664th of 2,286 and Knotty Ash Primary School is 1245th of 2,286 among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).