Great Crosby Catholic Primary School vs Merchant Taylors' Schools
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North West, England, 784 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Great Crosby Catholic Primary School
Liverpool · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
725 students
Merchant Taylors' Schools
Liverpool · Independent all-through · Ages 4–19
844 students
| Measure | Great Crosby Catholic Primary School Liverpool, North West | Merchant Taylors' Schools Liverpool, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 32 Lower 50% | 18 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1543 of 2,286 | #455 of 536 |
| National rank | #11778 of 15,697 | #3683 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Local authority | Independent |
| Type | Primary | All-through |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 4–19 |
| Students | 725 | 844 |
| Pupils on roll | 725 | 844 |
| Free school meals | 9.6% | – |
| Capacity filled | 95.4% | 62.5% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 53% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 0% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 21.4 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 0% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 0% |
| EBacc average points | – | 1.34 |
| A level points per entry | – | 38.0 |
| town | Liverpool | Liverpool |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | www.greatcrosbycatholicprimary.com | www.merchanttaylors.com/ |
The verdict
- •Great Crosby Catholic Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (32.3 vs 17.9).
- •Merchant Taylors' Schools is the larger school with 844 students compared with 725.
- •Great Crosby Catholic Primary School is a local authority school while Merchant Taylors' Schools 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 Great Crosby Catholic Primary School better than Merchant Taylors' Schools?
On the Success Index (England), Great Crosby Catholic Primary School ranks higher (32.3 vs 17.9 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 Great Crosby Catholic Primary School and Merchant Taylors' Schools?
About 784 m in a straight line, between Liverpool and Liverpool in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Great Crosby Catholic Primary School: 725. Merchant Taylors' Schools: 844. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Great Crosby Catholic Primary School and Merchant Taylors' Schools rank in North West?
Great Crosby Catholic Primary School is 1543rd of 2,286 and Merchant Taylors' Schools is 455th of 536 among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).