Hale Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School vs St Christopher's Catholic Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North West, England, 3.4 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 Christopher's Catholic Primary School
Liverpool · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
389 students
| Measure | Hale Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School Liverpool, North West | St Christopher's Catholic Primary School Liverpool, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 74 Top 25% | 27 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #375 of 2,286 | #1721 of 2,286 |
| National rank | #3137 of 15,697 | #12843 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 202 | 389 |
| Pupils on roll | 202 | 389 |
| Free school meals | 23.8% | 57.4% |
| Capacity filled | 100% | 92.6% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 80% | 60% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 12% | 2% |
| 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.stchristophersprimary.com/ |
The verdict
- •Hale Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (74.1 vs 26.9).
- •Hale Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (80% vs 60%).
- •Hale Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (12% vs 2%).
- •St Christopher's Catholic Primary School is the larger school with 389 students compared with 202.
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 Christopher's Catholic Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Hale Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School ranks higher (74.1 vs 26.9 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 Hale Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School and St Christopher's Catholic Primary School?
About 3.4 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 Christopher's Catholic Primary School: 389. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Hale Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School and St Christopher's Catholic Primary School rank in North West?
Hale Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School is 375th of 2,286 and St Christopher's Catholic Primary School is 1721st of 2,286 among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).