Calderstones School vs St Francis Xavier's Catholic Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in North West, England, 1.4 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 Francis Xavier's Catholic Academy
Liverpool · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
939 students
| Measure | Calderstones School Liverpool, North West | St Francis Xavier's Catholic Academy Liverpool, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 55 Top 50% | 28 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #193 of 536 | #373 of 536 |
| National rank | #1693 of 4,090 | #3055 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 11–18 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 1,592 | 939 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,592 | 939 |
| Free school meals | 20.7% | 32.5% |
| Capacity filled | 103.2% | 72.1% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 46.1 | 36.7 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 43.3% | 31.6% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 65.4% | 55.4% |
| EBacc average points | 4.25 | 3.37 |
| A level points per entry | 32.4 | 32.8 |
| town | Liverpool | Liverpool |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | www.calderstones.co.uk | www.sfx1842.org |
The verdict
- •Calderstones School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (55.4 vs 28.2).
- •Calderstones School is the larger school with 1,592 students compared with 939.
- •Calderstones School is a local authority school while St Francis Xavier's Catholic Academy is a academy school, so fees and admission rules differ.
- •Calderstones School is co-educational and St Francis Xavier's Catholic Academy is boys.
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 Francis Xavier's Catholic Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Calderstones School ranks higher (55.4 vs 28.2 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 Francis Xavier's Catholic Academy?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Liverpool and Liverpool in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Calderstones School: 1,592. St Francis Xavier's Catholic Academy: 939. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Calderstones School and St Francis Xavier's Catholic Academy rank in North West?
Calderstones School is 193rd of 536 and St Francis Xavier's Catholic Academy is 373rd of 536 among secondary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).