Cowley International College vs Rivington Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North West, England, 397 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Cowley International College
St Helens · Local authority secondary · Ages 11–18
1,514 students
Rivington Primary School
St Helens · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
234 students
| Measure | Cowley International College St Helens, North West | Rivington Primary School St Helens, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 24 Lower 50% | 35 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #395 of 536 | #1462 of 2,286 |
| National rank | #3242 of 4,090 | #11273 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–18 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 1,514 | 234 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,514 | 234 |
| Free school meals | 37.5% | 30.4% |
| Capacity filled | 93.5% | 89.3% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 59% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 4% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 39.3 | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 30.4% | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 48.3% | – |
| EBacc average points | 3.54 | – |
| A level points per entry | 25.3 | – |
| town | St Helens | St Helens |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | www.cowley.st-helens.sch.uk/ | www.rivingtonprimary.co.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Rivington Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (34.8 vs 24.1).
- •Cowley International College is the larger school with 1,514 students compared with 234.
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 Cowley International College better than Rivington Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Rivington Primary School ranks higher (34.8 vs 24.1 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 Cowley International College and Rivington Primary School?
About 397 m in a straight line, between St Helens and St Helens in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Cowley International College: 1,514. Rivington Primary School: 234. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Cowley International College and Rivington Primary School rank in North West?
Cowley International College is 395th of 536 and Rivington Primary School is 1462nd of 2,286 among secondary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).