Broad Oak Community Primary School vs St Cuthbert's Catholic Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North West, England, 1.1 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Broad Oak Community Primary School
St Helens · Local authority primary · Ages 2–11
630 students
St Cuthbert's Catholic Academy
St Helens · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
| Measure | Broad Oak Community Primary School St Helens, North West | St Cuthbert's Catholic Academy St Helens, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 23 Lower 50% | – Not rated |
| Region rank | #1838 of 2,286 | – |
| National rank | #13498 of 15,697 | – |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 2–11 | Ages 11–16 |
| Students | 630 | – |
| Pupils on roll | 630 | – |
| Free school meals | 60.3% | – |
| Capacity filled | 109.8% | – |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 57% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 2% | – |
| 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 | St Helens |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | www.broadoak.st-helens.sch.uk/ | www.stcuthberts.com |
The verdict
- •Broad Oak Community Primary School is a local authority school while St Cuthbert's Catholic Academy 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 Broad Oak Community Primary School better than St Cuthbert's Catholic Academy?
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 Broad Oak Community Primary School and St Cuthbert's Catholic Academy?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between St Helens and St Helens in North West.
How do Broad Oak Community Primary School and St Cuthbert's Catholic Academy rank in North West?
Broad Oak Community Primary School is 1838th of 2,286 and St Cuthbert's Catholic Academy is unranked among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).