Childwall Church of England Primary 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.
Childwall Church of England Primary School
Liverpool · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
418 students
St Francis Xavier's Catholic Academy
Liverpool · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
939 students
| Measure | Childwall Church of England Primary School Liverpool, North West | St Francis Xavier's Catholic Academy Liverpool, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 99 Top 5% | 28 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #4 of 2,286 | #373 of 536 |
| National rank | #41 of 15,697 | #3055 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 418 | 939 |
| Pupils on roll | 418 | 939 |
| Free school meals | 2.2% | 32.5% |
| Capacity filled | 99.5% | 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.childwallce.co.uk | www.sfx1842.org |
The verdict
- •Childwall Church of England Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (99.1 vs 28.2).
- •St Francis Xavier's Catholic Academy is the larger school with 939 students compared with 418.
- •Childwall Church of England Primary 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 Childwall Church of England Primary School better than St Francis Xavier's Catholic Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Childwall Church of England Primary School ranks higher (99.1 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 Childwall Church of England Primary 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?
Childwall Church of England Primary School: 418. St Francis Xavier's Catholic Academy: 939. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Childwall Church of England Primary School and St Francis Xavier's Catholic Academy rank in North West?
Childwall Church of England Primary School is 4th of 2,286 and St Francis Xavier's Catholic Academy is 373rd of 536 among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).