Carleton House Preparatory School vs St Francis Xavier's Catholic Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North West, England, 1.0 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
St Francis Xavier's Catholic Academy
Liverpool · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
939 students
| Measure | Carleton House Preparatory School Liverpool, North West | St Francis Xavier's Catholic Academy Liverpool, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | – Not rated | 28 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | – | #373 of 536 |
| National rank | – | #3055 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Independent | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 178 | 939 |
| Pupils on roll | 178 | 939 |
| Free school meals | – | 32.5% |
| Capacity filled | 87.3% | 72.1% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 36.7 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 31.6% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 55.4% |
| EBacc average points | – | 3.37 |
| A level points per entry | – | 32.8 |
| town | Liverpool | Liverpool |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | www.carletonhouse.co.uk | www.sfx1842.org |
The verdict
- •St Francis Xavier's Catholic Academy is the larger school with 939 students compared with 178.
- •Carleton House Preparatory School is a independent school while St Francis Xavier's Catholic Academy is a academy school, so fees and admission rules differ.
- •Carleton House Preparatory 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 Carleton House Preparatory School better than St Francis Xavier's Catholic Academy?
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 St Francis Xavier's Catholic Academy?
About 1.0 km in a straight line, between Liverpool and Liverpool in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Carleton House Preparatory School: 178. St Francis Xavier's Catholic Academy: 939. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Carleton House Preparatory School and St Francis Xavier's Catholic Academy rank in North West?
Carleton House Preparatory School is unranked and St Francis Xavier's Catholic Academy is 373rd of 536 among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).