Dixons Fazakerley Academy vs Our Lady and St Philomena's Catholic Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North West, England, 1.8 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Dixons Fazakerley Academy
Liverpool · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
737 students
Our Lady and St Philomena's Catholic Primary School
Liverpool · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
216 students
| Measure | Dixons Fazakerley Academy Liverpool, North West | Our Lady and St Philomena's Catholic Primary School Liverpool, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 13 Lower 50% | 17 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #498 of 536 | #2000 of 2,286 |
| National rank | #3885 of 4,090 | #14378 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–16 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 737 | 216 |
| Pupils on roll | 737 | 216 |
| Free school meals | 49.9% | 57.7% |
| Capacity filled | 72.8% | 91.5% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 55% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 0% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 33.4 | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 20% | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 44.8% | – |
| EBacc average points | 2.92 | – |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Liverpool | Liverpool |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | www.dixonsfa.com | www.olasp.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Our Lady and St Philomena's Catholic Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (17.4 vs 12.6).
- •Dixons Fazakerley Academy is the larger school with 737 students compared with 216.
- •Dixons Fazakerley Academy is a academy school while Our Lady and St Philomena'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 Dixons Fazakerley Academy better than Our Lady and St Philomena's Catholic Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Our Lady and St Philomena's Catholic Primary School ranks higher (17.4 vs 12.6 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 Dixons Fazakerley Academy and Our Lady and St Philomena's Catholic Primary School?
About 1.8 km in a straight line, between Liverpool and Liverpool in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Dixons Fazakerley Academy: 737. Our Lady and St Philomena's Catholic Primary School: 216. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Dixons Fazakerley Academy and Our Lady and St Philomena's Catholic Primary School rank in North West?
Dixons Fazakerley Academy is 498th of 536 and Our Lady and St Philomena's Catholic Primary School is 2000th of 2,286 among secondary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).