Croxteth Community Primary School vs Our Lady and St Swithin's Catholic Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North West, England, 496 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Croxteth Community Primary School
Liverpool · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
320 students
Our Lady and St Swithin's Catholic Primary School
Merseyside · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
219 students
| Measure | Croxteth Community Primary School Liverpool, North West | Our Lady and St Swithin's Catholic Primary School Merseyside, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 55 Top 50% | 34 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #844 of 2,286 | #1502 of 2,286 |
| National rank | #6997 of 15,697 | #11523 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 320 | 219 |
| Pupils on roll | 320 | 219 |
| Free school meals | 65.3% | 54.8% |
| Capacity filled | 97.6% | 86.9% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 71% | 55% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 11% | 10% |
| 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 | Merseyside |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | – | www.ourladyandstswithins.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Croxteth Community Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (54.5 vs 33.6).
- •Croxteth Community Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (71% vs 55%).
- •Croxteth Community Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (11% vs 10%).
- •Croxteth Community Primary School is the larger school with 320 students compared with 219.
- •Croxteth Community Primary School is a academy school while Our Lady and St Swithin's Catholic Primary School is a local authority 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 Croxteth Community Primary School better than Our Lady and St Swithin's Catholic Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Croxteth Community Primary School ranks higher (54.5 vs 33.6 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 Croxteth Community Primary School and Our Lady and St Swithin's Catholic Primary School?
About 496 m in a straight line, between Liverpool and Merseyside in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Croxteth Community Primary School: 320. Our Lady and St Swithin's Catholic Primary School: 219. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Croxteth Community Primary School and Our Lady and St Swithin's Catholic Primary School rank in North West?
Croxteth Community Primary School is 844th of 2,286 and Our Lady and St Swithin's Catholic Primary School is 1502nd of 2,286 among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).