Co-op Academy Oldershaw vs St Alban's Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North West, England, 552 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Co-op Academy Oldershaw
Wallasey · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
774 students
St Alban's Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy
Wallasey · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
196 students
| Measure | Co-op Academy Oldershaw Wallasey, North West | St Alban's Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy Wallasey, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 6 Lower 50% | 17 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #522 of 536 | #2013 of 2,286 |
| National rank | #4025 of 4,090 | #14445 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–18 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 774 | 196 |
| Pupils on roll | 774 | 196 |
| Free school meals | 62.9% | 41.3% |
| Capacity filled | 69.7% | 50% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 28.0 | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 12.2% | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 28.8% | – |
| EBacc average points | 2.25 | – |
| A level points per entry | 13.6 | – |
| town | Wallasey | Wallasey |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | www.oldershaw.wirral.sch.uk/ | www.stalbans.wirral.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •St Alban's Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (16.9 vs 6.4).
- •Co-op Academy Oldershaw is the larger school with 774 students compared with 196.
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 Co-op Academy Oldershaw better than St Alban's Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy?
On the Success Index (England), St Alban's Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy ranks higher (16.9 vs 6.4 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 Co-op Academy Oldershaw and St Alban's Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy?
About 552 m in a straight line, between Wallasey and Wallasey in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Co-op Academy Oldershaw: 774. St Alban's Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy: 196. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Co-op Academy Oldershaw and St Alban's Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy rank in North West?
Co-op Academy Oldershaw is 522nd of 536 and St Alban's Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy is 2013th of 2,286 among secondary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).