Cathcart Street Primary School vs St Luke's Catholic Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North West, England, 16 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Cathcart Street Primary School
Wirral · Local authority primary · Ages 2–11
213 students
St Luke's Catholic Primary School
Prescot · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
213 students
| Measure | Cathcart Street Primary School Wirral, North West | St Luke's Catholic Primary School Prescot, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 4 Lower 50% | 51 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #2277 of 2,286 | #943 of 2,286 |
| National rank | #15653 of 15,697 | #7736 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 2–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 213 | 213 |
| Pupils on roll | 213 | 213 |
| Free school meals | 81.7% | 30.5% |
| Capacity filled | 77.7% | 90.3% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 26% | 68% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 0% | 7% |
| 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 | Wirral | Prescot |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | www.cathcartstreet.wirral.sch.uk | www.stluke.knowsley.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •St Luke's Catholic Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (51.1 vs 3.7).
- •St Luke's Catholic Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (68% vs 26%).
- •St Luke's Catholic Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (7% vs 0%).
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 Cathcart Street Primary School better than St Luke's Catholic Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), St Luke's Catholic Primary School ranks higher (51.1 vs 3.7 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 Cathcart Street Primary School and St Luke's Catholic Primary School?
About 16 km in a straight line, between Wirral and Prescot in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Cathcart Street Primary School: 213. St Luke's Catholic Primary School: 213. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Cathcart Street Primary School and St Luke's Catholic Primary School rank in North West?
Cathcart Street Primary School is 2277th of 2,286 and St Luke's Catholic Primary School is 943rd of 2,286 among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).