Calderstones School vs St Anthony of Padua Catholic Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North West, England, 1.2 km 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
St Anthony of Padua Catholic Primary School
Liverpool · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
217 students
| Measure | Calderstones School Liverpool, North West | St Anthony of Padua Catholic Primary School Liverpool, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 55 Top 50% | 80 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #193 of 536 | #274 of 2,286 |
| National rank | #1693 of 4,090 | #2138 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–18 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 1,592 | 217 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,592 | 217 |
| Free school meals | 20.7% | 5.1% |
| Capacity filled | 103.2% | 99.5% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 77% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 10% |
| 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.stanthonyofpadua.co.uk |
The verdict
- •St Anthony of Padua Catholic Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (80.1 vs 55.4).
- •Calderstones School is the larger school with 1,592 students compared with 217.
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 Calderstones School better than St Anthony of Padua Catholic Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), St Anthony of Padua Catholic Primary School ranks higher (80.1 vs 55.4 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 Calderstones School and St Anthony of Padua Catholic Primary School?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Liverpool and Liverpool in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Calderstones School: 1,592. St Anthony of Padua Catholic Primary School: 217. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Calderstones School and St Anthony of Padua Catholic Primary School rank in North West?
Calderstones School is 193rd of 536 and St Anthony of Padua Catholic Primary School is 274th of 2,286 among secondary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).