Christ The King Catholic Primary School vs Farnworth Church of England Controlled Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North West, England, 11 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Christ The King Catholic Primary School
Liverpool · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
414 students
Farnworth Church of England Controlled Primary School
Widnes · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
414 students
| Measure | Christ The King Catholic Primary School Liverpool, North West | Farnworth Church of England Controlled Primary School Widnes, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 81 Top 25% | 70 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #247 of 2,286 | #463 of 2,286 |
| National rank | #1940 of 15,697 | #3947 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 414 | 414 |
| Pupils on roll | 414 | 414 |
| Free school meals | 11.1% | 7% |
| Capacity filled | 98.6% | 98.6% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 77% | 67% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 15% | 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 | Liverpool | Widnes |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | www.christthekingcatholicprimary.co.uk/ | www.farnworthcofeprimary.co.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Christ The King Catholic Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (81.4 vs 69.8).
- •Christ The King Catholic Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (77% vs 67%).
- •Christ The King Catholic Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (15% vs 13%).
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 The King Catholic Primary School better than Farnworth Church of England Controlled Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Christ The King Catholic Primary School ranks higher (81.4 vs 69.8 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 The King Catholic Primary School and Farnworth Church of England Controlled Primary School?
About 11 km in a straight line, between Liverpool and Widnes in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Christ The King Catholic Primary School: 414. Farnworth Church of England Controlled Primary School: 414. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Christ The King Catholic Primary School and Farnworth Church of England Controlled Primary School rank in North West?
Christ The King Catholic Primary School is 247th of 2,286 and Farnworth Church of England Controlled Primary School is 463rd of 2,286 among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).