English Martyrs' Catholic Primary School vs Farnborough Road Junior School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North West, England, 16 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
English Martyrs' Catholic Primary School
Liverpool · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
467 students
Farnborough Road Junior School
Southport · Local authority primary · Ages 7–11
468 students
| Measure | English Martyrs' Catholic Primary School Liverpool, North West | Farnborough Road Junior School Southport, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 51 Top 50% | 50 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #951 of 2,286 | #1006 of 2,286 |
| National rank | #7770 of 15,697 | #8112 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 7–11 |
| Students | 467 | 468 |
| Pupils on roll | 467 | 468 |
| Free school meals | 16.6% | 16.9% |
| Capacity filled | 111.2% | 97.5% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 62% | 68% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 8% | 2% |
| 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 | Southport |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | www.englishmartyrs.co.uk | www.farnboroughroadjuniors.co.uk |
The verdict
- •English Martyrs' Catholic Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (50.9 vs 49.5).
- •Farnborough Road Junior School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (68% vs 62%).
- •English Martyrs' Catholic Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (8% vs 2%).
- •Farnborough Road Junior School is the larger school with 468 students compared with 467.
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 English Martyrs' Catholic Primary School better than Farnborough Road Junior School?
On the Success Index (England), English Martyrs' Catholic Primary School ranks higher (50.9 vs 49.5 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 English Martyrs' Catholic Primary School and Farnborough Road Junior School?
About 16 km in a straight line, between Liverpool and Southport in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
English Martyrs' Catholic Primary School: 467. Farnborough Road Junior School: 468. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do English Martyrs' Catholic Primary School and Farnborough Road Junior School rank in North West?
English Martyrs' Catholic Primary School is 951st of 2,286 and Farnborough Road Junior School is 1006th of 2,286 among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).