Garston Church of England Primary School vs The Academy of St Nicholas
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North West, England, 251 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Garston Church of England Primary School
Liverpool · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
237 students
The Academy of St Nicholas
Liverpool · Academy secondary · Ages 11–19
841 students
| Measure | Garston Church of England Primary School Liverpool, North West | The Academy of St Nicholas Liverpool, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 65 Top 50% | 9 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #578 of 2,286 | #520 of 536 |
| National rank | #4948 of 15,697 | #3980 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 2–11 | Ages 11–19 |
| Students | 237 | 841 |
| Pupils on roll | 237 | 841 |
| Free school meals | 45.5% | 50.7% |
| Capacity filled | 112.9% | 77.9% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 86% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 7% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 29.4 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 20.2% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 38.8% |
| EBacc average points | – | 2.37 |
| A level points per entry | – | 19.3 |
| town | Liverpool | Liverpool |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | – | www.theacademyofstnicholas.org.uk |
The verdict
- •Garston Church of England Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (64.5 vs 9.3).
- •The Academy of St Nicholas is the larger school with 841 students compared with 237.
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 Garston Church of England Primary School better than The Academy of St Nicholas?
On the Success Index (England), Garston Church of England Primary School ranks higher (64.5 vs 9.3 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 Garston Church of England Primary School and The Academy of St Nicholas?
About 251 m in a straight line, between Liverpool and Liverpool in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Garston Church of England Primary School: 237. The Academy of St Nicholas: 841. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Garston Church of England Primary School and The Academy of St Nicholas rank in North West?
Garston Church of England Primary School is 578th of 2,286 and The Academy of St Nicholas is 520th of 536 among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).