Gwladys Street Primary and Nursery School vs St John's Catholic Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North West, England, 1.1 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Gwladys Street Primary and Nursery School
Liverpool · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
449 students
St John's Catholic Primary School
Liverpool · Local authority primary · Ages 2–11
524 students
| Measure | Gwladys Street Primary and Nursery School Liverpool, North West | St John's Catholic Primary School Liverpool, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 6 Lower 50% | 55 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #2249 of 2,286 | #839 of 2,286 |
| National rank | #15577 of 15,697 | #6984 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 2–11 |
| Students | 449 | 524 |
| Pupils on roll | 449 | 524 |
| Free school meals | 52.2% | 28.3% |
| Capacity filled | 106.9% | 124.8% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 29% | 67% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 0% | 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 | Liverpool |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | www.gwladysstreet.org/ | www.stjohnskirkdale.co.uk/page/?title=Admissions&pid=877 |
The verdict
- •St John's Catholic Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (54.6 vs 5.6).
- •St John's Catholic Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (67% vs 29%).
- •St John's Catholic Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (10% vs 0%).
- •St John's Catholic Primary School is the larger school with 524 students compared with 449.
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 Gwladys Street Primary and Nursery School better than St John's Catholic Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), St John's Catholic Primary School ranks higher (54.6 vs 5.6 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 Gwladys Street Primary and Nursery School and St John's Catholic Primary School?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Liverpool and Liverpool in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Gwladys Street Primary and Nursery School: 449. St John's Catholic Primary School: 524. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Gwladys Street Primary and Nursery School and St John's Catholic Primary School rank in North West?
Gwladys Street Primary and Nursery School is 2249th of 2,286 and St John's Catholic Primary School is 839th of 2,286 among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).