Broad Square Community Primary School vs St Mary's Church of England Primary School, West Derby
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.
Broad Square Community Primary School
Liverpool · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
396 students
St Mary's Church of England Primary School, West Derby
Liverpool · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
| Measure | Broad Square Community Primary School Liverpool, North West | St Mary's Church of England Primary School, West Derby Liverpool, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 60 Top 50% | – Not rated |
| Region rank | #702 of 2,286 | – |
| National rank | #5838 of 15,697 | – |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 396 | – |
| Pupils on roll | 396 | – |
| Free school meals | 38.2% | – |
| Capacity filled | 88% | – |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 69% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 16% | – |
| 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.broadsquareprimary.co.uk/ | www.stmaryswestderby.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Broad Square Community Primary School is a local authority school while St Mary's Church of England Primary School, West Derby 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 Square Community Primary School better than St Mary's Church of England Primary School, West Derby?
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 Square Community Primary School and St Mary's Church of England Primary School, West Derby?
About 1.0 km in a straight line, between Liverpool and Liverpool in North West.
How do Broad Square Community Primary School and St Mary's Church of England Primary School, West Derby rank in North West?
Broad Square Community Primary School is 702nd of 2,286 and St Mary's Church of England Primary School, West Derby is unranked among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).