Calderstones School vs Carleton House Preparatory School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North West, England, 446 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Calderstones School
Liverpool · Local authority secondary · Ages 11–18
1,592 students
Carleton House Preparatory School
Liverpool · Independent primary · Ages 3–11
178 students
| Measure | Calderstones School Liverpool, North West | Carleton House Preparatory School Liverpool, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 55 Top 50% | – Not rated |
| Region rank | #193 of 536 | – |
| National rank | #1693 of 4,090 | – |
| Sector | Local authority | Independent |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–18 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 1,592 | 178 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,592 | 178 |
| Free school meals | 20.7% | – |
| Capacity filled | 103.2% | 87.3% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 46.1 | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 43.3% | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 65.4% | – |
| EBacc average points | 4.25 | – |
| A level points per entry | 32.4 | – |
| town | Liverpool | Liverpool |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | www.calderstones.co.uk | www.carletonhouse.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Calderstones School is the larger school with 1,592 students compared with 178.
- •Calderstones School is a local authority school while Carleton House Preparatory School is a independent 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.
Free academic assessment
Torn between two schools? Start with your child.
Whichever you choose, a free Success Tutoring assessment shows exactly where your child is in English and Maths and how to get ahead before the next school year.
- Personalised learning plan mapped to the Australian Curriculum
- English & Maths from Kindergarten to Year 12
- Flexible memberships, no lock-in contracts
- Centres across NSW, VIC, QLD, WA, SA and ACT
Frequently asked questions
Is Calderstones School better than Carleton House Preparatory School?
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 Calderstones School and Carleton House Preparatory School?
About 446 m in a straight line, between Liverpool and Liverpool in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Calderstones School: 1,592. Carleton House Preparatory School: 178. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Calderstones School and Carleton House Preparatory School rank in North West?
Calderstones School is 193rd of 536 and Carleton House Preparatory School is unranked among secondary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).