Carleton House Preparatory School vs King David High 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.
Carleton House Preparatory School
Liverpool · Independent primary · Ages 3–11
178 students
King David High School
Liverpool · Local authority secondary · Ages 11–18
744 students
| Measure | Carleton House Preparatory School Liverpool, North West | King David High School Liverpool, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | – Not rated | 84 Top 25% |
| Region rank | – | #46 of 536 |
| National rank | – | #458 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Independent | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 178 | 744 |
| Pupils on roll | 178 | 744 |
| Free school meals | – | 10.5% |
| Capacity filled | 87.3% | 98.9% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 54.3 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 67.5% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 78.9% |
| EBacc average points | – | 4.67 |
| A level points per entry | – | 37.0 |
| town | Liverpool | Liverpool |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | www.carletonhouse.co.uk | www.kingdavidliverpool.co.uk/ |
The verdict
- •King David High School is the larger school with 744 students compared with 178.
- •Carleton House Preparatory School is a independent school while King David High School is a local authority 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 Carleton House Preparatory School better than King David High 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 Carleton House Preparatory School and King David High School?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Liverpool and Liverpool in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Carleton House Preparatory School: 178. King David High School: 744. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Carleton House Preparatory School and King David High School rank in North West?
Carleton House Preparatory School is unranked and King David High School is 46th of 536 among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).