Dixons Croxteth Academy vs Monksdown Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North West, England, 850 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Dixons Croxteth Academy
Liverpool · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
436 students
Monksdown Primary School
Liverpool · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
614 students
| Measure | Dixons Croxteth Academy Liverpool, North West | Monksdown Primary School Liverpool, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 10 Lower 50% | 26 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #518 of 536 | #1734 of 2,286 |
| National rank | #3971 of 4,090 | #12928 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–18 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 436 | 614 |
| Pupils on roll | 436 | 614 |
| Free school meals | 57.8% | 36.7% |
| Capacity filled | 72.7% | 97.5% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 47% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 7% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 31.6 | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 15.7% | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 31.4% | – |
| EBacc average points | 2.97 | – |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Liverpool | Liverpool |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | www.dixonscr.com | www.monksdownprimary.co.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Monksdown Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (26.4 vs 9.5).
- •Monksdown Primary School is the larger school with 614 students compared with 436.
- •Dixons Croxteth Academy is a academy school while Monksdown 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 Dixons Croxteth Academy better than Monksdown Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Monksdown Primary School ranks higher (26.4 vs 9.5 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 Dixons Croxteth Academy and Monksdown Primary School?
About 850 m in a straight line, between Liverpool and Liverpool in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Dixons Croxteth Academy: 436. Monksdown Primary School: 614. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Dixons Croxteth Academy and Monksdown Primary School rank in North West?
Dixons Croxteth Academy is 518th of 536 and Monksdown Primary School is 1734th of 2,286 among secondary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).