Bleak Hill Primary School vs St Oswald's Catholic Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North West, England, 11 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bleak Hill Primary School
St Helens · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
608 students
St Oswald's Catholic Primary School
Liverpool · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
608 students
| Measure | Bleak Hill Primary School St Helens, North West | St Oswald's Catholic Primary School Liverpool, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 65 Top 50% | 33 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #572 of 2,286 | #1522 of 2,286 |
| National rank | #4880 of 15,697 | #11661 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 608 | 608 |
| Pupils on roll | 608 | 608 |
| Free school meals | 7.7% | 34.5% |
| Capacity filled | 96.5% | 96.5% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 65% | 60% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 11% | 3% |
| 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 | St Helens | Liverpool |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | www.bleakhill.st-helens.sch.uk | www.stoswaldsschool.com |
The verdict
- •Bleak Hill Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (64.8 vs 32.9).
- •Bleak Hill Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (65% vs 60%).
- •Bleak Hill Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (11% vs 3%).
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 Bleak Hill Primary School better than St Oswald's Catholic Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Bleak Hill Primary School ranks higher (64.8 vs 32.9 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 Bleak Hill Primary School and St Oswald's Catholic Primary School?
About 11 km in a straight line, between St Helens and Liverpool in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Bleak Hill Primary School: 608. St Oswald's Catholic Primary School: 608. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Bleak Hill Primary School and St Oswald's Catholic Primary School rank in North West?
Bleak Hill Primary School is 572nd of 2,286 and St Oswald's Catholic Primary School is 1522nd of 2,286 among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).