Halsnead Primary School vs Willow Tree Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North West, England, 1.5 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Halsnead Primary School
Prescot · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
252 students
Willow Tree Primary School
Liverpool · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
176 students
| Measure | Halsnead Primary School Prescot, North West | Willow Tree Primary School Liverpool, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 42 Lower 50% | 18 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1251 of 2,286 | #1971 of 2,286 |
| National rank | #9793 of 15,697 | #14291 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 252 | 176 |
| Pupils on roll | 252 | 176 |
| Free school meals | 42.4% | 62.9% |
| Capacity filled | 60% | 87.6% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 66% | 56% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 5% | 0% |
| 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 | Prescot | Liverpool |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | www.halsnead.co.uk/ | www.willowtree.knowsley.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •Halsnead Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (41.6 vs 18.0).
- •Halsnead Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (66% vs 56%).
- •Halsnead Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (5% vs 0%).
- •Halsnead Primary School is the larger school with 252 students compared with 176.
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 Halsnead Primary School better than Willow Tree Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Halsnead Primary School ranks higher (41.6 vs 18.0 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 Halsnead Primary School and Willow Tree Primary School?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Prescot and Liverpool in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Halsnead Primary School: 252. Willow Tree Primary School: 176. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Halsnead Primary School and Willow Tree Primary School rank in North West?
Halsnead Primary School is 1251st of 2,286 and Willow Tree Primary School is 1971st of 2,286 among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).