Carr Mill Primary School vs St Peter and St Paul Catholic Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North West, England, 981 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Carr Mill Primary School
St Helens · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
302 students
St Peter and St Paul Catholic Primary School
St Helens · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
197 students
| Measure | Carr Mill Primary School St Helens, North West | St Peter and St Paul Catholic Primary School St Helens, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 21 Lower 50% | 55 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #1890 of 2,286 | #840 of 2,286 |
| National rank | #13882 of 15,697 | #6987 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 302 | 197 |
| Pupils on roll | 302 | 197 |
| Free school meals | 43.6% | 18.3% |
| Capacity filled | 95.9% | 93.8% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 52% | 61% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 2% | 13% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | – |
| EBacc average points | – | – |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | St Helens | St Helens |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | carrmillprimary.co.uk | www.sspeterandpaulprimary.org |
The verdict
- •St Peter and St Paul Catholic Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (54.6 vs 20.6).
- •St Peter and St Paul Catholic Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (61% vs 52%).
- •St Peter and St Paul Catholic Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (13% vs 2%).
- •Carr Mill Primary School is the larger school with 302 students compared with 197.
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 Carr Mill Primary School better than St Peter and St Paul Catholic Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), St Peter and St Paul Catholic Primary School ranks higher (54.6 vs 20.6 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 Carr Mill Primary School and St Peter and St Paul Catholic Primary School?
About 981 m in a straight line, between St Helens and St Helens in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Carr Mill Primary School: 302. St Peter and St Paul Catholic Primary School: 197. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Carr Mill Primary School and St Peter and St Paul Catholic Primary School rank in North West?
Carr Mill Primary School is 1890th of 2,286 and St Peter and St Paul Catholic Primary School is 840th of 2,286 among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).