Forefield Junior School vs St. Mary's College
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North West, England, 1.0 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Forefield Junior School
Liverpool · Academy primary · Ages 7–11
362 students
St. Mary's College
Liverpool · Independent all-through · Ages 0–18
818 students
| Measure | Forefield Junior School Liverpool, North West | St. Mary's College Liverpool, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 70 Top 25% | 85 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #454 of 2,286 | #43 of 536 |
| National rank | #3882 of 15,697 | #445 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Independent |
| Type | Primary | All-through |
| Year range | Ages 7–11 | Ages 0–18 |
| Students | 362 | 818 |
| Pupils on roll | 362 | 818 |
| Free school meals | 16.9% | – |
| Capacity filled | 100.6% | 69.6% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 76% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 9% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 63.3 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 76.7% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 95.3% |
| EBacc average points | – | 5.51 |
| A level points per entry | – | 32.8 |
| town | Liverpool | Liverpool |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | www.forefieldjuniors.co.uk/ | stmarys.ac/ |
The verdict
- •St. Mary's College scores higher on the Success Index (England) (84.7 vs 70.2).
- •St. Mary's College is the larger school with 818 students compared with 362.
- •Forefield Junior School is a academy school while St. Mary's College is a independent 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 Forefield Junior School better than St. Mary's College?
On the Success Index (England), St. Mary's College ranks higher (84.7 vs 70.2 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 Forefield Junior School and St. Mary's College?
About 1.0 km in a straight line, between Liverpool and Liverpool in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Forefield Junior School: 362. St. Mary's College: 818. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Forefield Junior School and St. Mary's College rank in North West?
Forefield Junior School is 454th of 2,286 and St. Mary's College is 43rd of 536 among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).