ES Independent School vs St Austin's Catholic Primary School
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.
ES Independent School
Merseyside · Independent secondary · Ages 11–19
43 students
St Austin's Catholic Primary School
Liverpool · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
411 students
| Measure | ES Independent School Merseyside, North West | St Austin's Catholic Primary School Liverpool, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 2 Lower 50% | 51 Top 50% |
| Region rank | – | #964 of 2,286 |
| National rank | – | #7829 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Independent | Local authority |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–19 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 43 | 411 |
| Pupils on roll | 43 | 411 |
| Free school meals | – | 15.7% |
| Capacity filled | 35.8% | 95.4% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 65% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 5% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 0.2 | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 0% | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 0% | – |
| EBacc average points | 0.01 | – |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Merseyside | Liverpool |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | www.employabilitysolutions.com | www.st-austins.co.uk |
The verdict
- •St Austin's Catholic Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (50.7 vs 1.9).
- •St Austin's Catholic Primary School is the larger school with 411 students compared with 43.
- •ES Independent School is a independent school while St Austin'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 ES Independent School better than St Austin's Catholic Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), St Austin's Catholic Primary School ranks higher (50.7 vs 1.9 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 ES Independent School and St Austin's Catholic Primary School?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Merseyside and Liverpool in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
ES Independent School: 43. St Austin's Catholic Primary School: 411. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do ES Independent School and St Austin's Catholic Primary School rank in North West?
ES Independent School is unranked and St Austin's Catholic Primary School is 964th of 2,286 among secondary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).