Fazakerley Primary School vs Our Lady and St Swithin's Catholic Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North West, England, 1.9 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Fazakerley Primary School
Liverpool · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
425 students
Our Lady and St Swithin's Catholic Primary School
Merseyside · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
219 students
| Measure | Fazakerley Primary School Liverpool, North West | Our Lady and St Swithin's Catholic Primary School Merseyside, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 25 Lower 50% | 34 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1771 of 2,286 | #1502 of 2,286 |
| National rank | #13162 of 15,697 | #11523 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 425 | 219 |
| Pupils on roll | 425 | 219 |
| Free school meals | 53.7% | 54.8% |
| Capacity filled | 101.2% | 86.9% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 58% | 55% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 2% | 10% |
| 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 | Merseyside |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | www.fazakerleyprimary.co.uk/ | www.ourladyandstswithins.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Our Lady and St Swithin's Catholic Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (33.6 vs 25.1).
- •Fazakerley Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (58% vs 55%).
- •Our Lady and St Swithin's Catholic Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (10% vs 2%).
- •Fazakerley Primary School is the larger school with 425 students compared with 219.
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 Fazakerley Primary School better than Our Lady and St Swithin's Catholic Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Our Lady and St Swithin's Catholic Primary School ranks higher (33.6 vs 25.1 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 Fazakerley Primary School and Our Lady and St Swithin's Catholic Primary School?
About 1.9 km in a straight line, between Liverpool and Merseyside in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Fazakerley Primary School: 425. Our Lady and St Swithin's Catholic Primary School: 219. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Fazakerley Primary School and Our Lady and St Swithin's Catholic Primary School rank in North West?
Fazakerley Primary School is 1771st of 2,286 and Our Lady and St Swithin's Catholic Primary School is 1502nd of 2,286 among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).