Hale Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School vs St Ambrose Catholic Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North West, England, 1.7 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Hale Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School
Liverpool · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
202 students
St Ambrose Catholic Academy
Liverpool · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
181 students
| Measure | Hale Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School Liverpool, North West | St Ambrose Catholic Academy Liverpool, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 74 Top 25% | 44 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #375 of 2,286 | #1195 of 2,286 |
| National rank | #3137 of 15,697 | #9379 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 202 | 181 |
| Pupils on roll | 202 | 181 |
| Free school meals | 23.8% | 72.8% |
| Capacity filled | 100% | 76.7% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 80% | 72% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 12% | 3% |
| 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.hale.halton.sch.uk/ | www.stambroseprimary.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Hale Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (74.1 vs 43.6).
- •Hale Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (80% vs 72%).
- •Hale Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (12% vs 3%).
- •Hale Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School is the larger school with 202 students compared with 181.
- •Hale Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School is a local authority school while St Ambrose Catholic Academy is a academy 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 Hale Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School better than St Ambrose Catholic Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Hale Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School ranks higher (74.1 vs 43.6 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 Hale Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School and St Ambrose Catholic Academy?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between Liverpool and Liverpool in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Hale Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School: 202. St Ambrose Catholic Academy: 181. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Hale Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School and St Ambrose Catholic Academy rank in North West?
Hale Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School is 375th of 2,286 and St Ambrose Catholic Academy is 1195th of 2,286 among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).