Croxteth Community Primary School vs St John Bosco Arts College
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North West, England, 1.2 km 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
St John Bosco Arts College
Croxteth · Local authority secondary · Ages 11–18
1,086 students
| Measure | Croxteth Community Primary School Liverpool, North West | St John Bosco Arts College Croxteth, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 55 Top 50% | 17 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #844 of 2,286 | #467 of 536 |
| National rank | #6997 of 15,697 | #3729 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 320 | 1,086 |
| Pupils on roll | 320 | 1,086 |
| Free school meals | 65.3% | 51.6% |
| Capacity filled | 97.6% | 102.1% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 71% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 11% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 39.4 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 19.5% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 44.4% |
| EBacc average points | – | 3.55 |
| A level points per entry | – | 23.8 |
| town | Liverpool | Croxteth |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | – | www.stjohnboscoartscollege.com/ |
The verdict
- •Croxteth Community Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (54.5 vs 17.0).
- •St John Bosco Arts College is the larger school with 1,086 students compared with 320.
- •Croxteth Community Primary School is a academy school while St John Bosco Arts College is a local authority school, so fees and admission rules differ.
- •Croxteth Community Primary School is co-educational and St John Bosco Arts College is girls.
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 St John Bosco Arts College?
On the Success Index (England), Croxteth Community Primary School ranks higher (54.5 vs 17.0 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 St John Bosco Arts College?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Liverpool and Croxteth in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Croxteth Community Primary School: 320. St John Bosco Arts College: 1,086. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Croxteth Community Primary School and St John Bosco Arts College rank in North West?
Croxteth Community Primary School is 844th of 2,286 and St John Bosco Arts College is 467th of 536 among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).