Christ Church Church of England Controlled Primary School vs Thomas Gray Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North West, England, 932 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Christ Church Church of England Controlled Primary School
Bootle · Local authority primary · Ages 2–11
440 students
Thomas Gray Primary School
Bootle · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
318 students
| Measure | Christ Church Church of England Controlled Primary School Bootle, North West | Thomas Gray Primary School Bootle, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 12 Lower 50% | 1 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #2128 of 2,286 | #2286 of 2,286 |
| National rank | #15038 of 15,697 | #15695 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 2–11 | Ages 2–11 |
| Students | 440 | 318 |
| Pupils on roll | 440 | 318 |
| Free school meals | 50.8% | 69.2% |
| Capacity filled | 97.8% | 151.4% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 39% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 2% | – |
| 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 | Bootle | Bootle |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | www.christchurchce.co.uk/ | www.thomasgrayprimary.co.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Christ Church Church of England Controlled Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (12.0 vs 0.9).
- •Christ Church Church of England Controlled Primary School is the larger school with 440 students compared with 318.
- •Christ Church Church of England Controlled Primary School is a local authority school while Thomas Gray Primary School is a academy 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 Christ Church Church of England Controlled Primary School better than Thomas Gray Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Christ Church Church of England Controlled Primary School ranks higher (12.0 vs 0.9 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 Christ Church Church of England Controlled Primary School and Thomas Gray Primary School?
About 932 m in a straight line, between Bootle and Bootle in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Christ Church Church of England Controlled Primary School: 440. Thomas Gray Primary School: 318. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Christ Church Church of England Controlled Primary School and Thomas Gray Primary School rank in North West?
Christ Church Church of England Controlled Primary School is 2128th of 2,286 and Thomas Gray Primary School is 2286th of 2,286 among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).