Holly Lodge Girls' College vs St Mary's Church of England Primary School, West Derby
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North West, England, 829 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Holly Lodge Girls' College
Liverpool · Local authority secondary · Ages 11–18
1,016 students
St Mary's Church of England Primary School, West Derby
Liverpool · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
| Measure | Holly Lodge Girls' College Liverpool, North West | St Mary's Church of England Primary School, West Derby Liverpool, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 45 Lower 50% | – Not rated |
| Region rank | #259 of 536 | – |
| National rank | #2243 of 4,090 | – |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–18 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 1,016 | – |
| Pupils on roll | 1,016 | – |
| Free school meals | 45.5% | – |
| Capacity filled | 66.4% | – |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 47.2 | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 45.4% | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 67.8% | – |
| EBacc average points | 4.32 | – |
| A level points per entry | 28.7 | – |
| town | Liverpool | Liverpool |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | hollylodge.liverpool.sch.uk/ | www.stmaryswestderby.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Holly Lodge Girls' College is a local authority school while St Mary's Church of England Primary School, West Derby is a academy school, so fees and admission rules differ.
- •Holly Lodge Girls' College is girls and St Mary's Church of England Primary School, West Derby is co-educational.
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 Holly Lodge Girls' College better than St Mary's Church of England Primary School, West Derby?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (England). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Holly Lodge Girls' College and St Mary's Church of England Primary School, West Derby?
About 829 m in a straight line, between Liverpool and Liverpool in North West.
How do Holly Lodge Girls' College and St Mary's Church of England Primary School, West Derby rank in North West?
Holly Lodge Girls' College is 259th of 536 and St Mary's Church of England Primary School, West Derby is unranked among secondary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).