Great Meols Primary School vs St Mary's RC Primary School, a Voluntary Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North West, England, 67 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Great Meols Primary School
Wirral · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
450 students
St Mary's RC Primary School, a Voluntary Academy
Manchester · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
450 students
| Measure | Great Meols Primary School Wirral, North West | St Mary's RC Primary School, a Voluntary Academy Manchester, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 81 Top 25% | 60 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #252 of 2,286 | #708 of 2,286 |
| National rank | #1967 of 15,697 | #5890 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 450 | 450 |
| Pupils on roll | 450 | 450 |
| Free school meals | 5.1% | 17% |
| Capacity filled | 98% | 93.8% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 75% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 13% | – |
| 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 | Wirral | Manchester |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | www.greatmeols.wirral.sch.uk/ | www.st-marys.oldham.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •Great Meols Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (81.2 vs 59.8).
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 Meols Primary School better than St Mary's RC Primary School, a Voluntary Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Great Meols Primary School ranks higher (81.2 vs 59.8 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 Meols Primary School and St Mary's RC Primary School, a Voluntary Academy?
About 67 km in a straight line, between Wirral and Manchester in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Great Meols Primary School: 450. St Mary's RC Primary School, a Voluntary Academy: 450. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Great Meols Primary School and St Mary's RC Primary School, a Voluntary Academy rank in North West?
Great Meols Primary School is 252nd of 2,286 and St Mary's RC Primary School, a Voluntary Academy is 708th of 2,286 among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).