Farnborough Road Junior School vs Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North West, England, 548 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Farnborough Road Junior School
Southport · Local authority primary · Ages 7–11
468 students
Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Primary School
Southport · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
447 students
| Measure | Farnborough Road Junior School Southport, North West | Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Primary School Southport, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 50 Lower 50% | 29 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1006 of 2,286 | #1642 of 2,286 |
| National rank | #8112 of 15,697 | #12351 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 7–11 | Ages 2–11 |
| Students | 468 | 447 |
| Pupils on roll | 468 | 447 |
| Free school meals | 16.9% | 23.6% |
| Capacity filled | 97.5% | 97.2% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 68% | 58% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 2% | 0% |
| 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 | Southport | Southport |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | www.farnboroughroadjuniors.co.uk | ololcatholicprimary.org/ |
The verdict
- •Farnborough Road Junior School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (49.5 vs 29.3).
- •Farnborough Road Junior School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (68% vs 58%).
- •Farnborough Road Junior School does better on ks2: higher standard (2% vs 0%).
- •Farnborough Road Junior School is the larger school with 468 students compared with 447.
- •Farnborough Road Junior School is a local authority school while Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Primary School is a academy 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 Farnborough Road Junior School better than Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Farnborough Road Junior School ranks higher (49.5 vs 29.3 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 Farnborough Road Junior School and Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Primary School?
About 548 m in a straight line, between Southport and Southport in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Farnborough Road Junior School: 468. Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Primary School: 447. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Farnborough Road Junior School and Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Primary School rank in North West?
Farnborough Road Junior School is 1006th of 2,286 and Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Primary School is 1642nd of 2,286 among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).