Holy Family Catholic Primary School vs Yew Tree Primary Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North West, England, 951 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Holy Family Catholic Primary School
Liverpool · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
342 students
Yew Tree Primary Academy
Knowsley · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
226 students
| Measure | Holy Family Catholic Primary School Liverpool, North West | Yew Tree Primary Academy Knowsley, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 64 Top 50% | 16 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #604 of 2,286 | #2033 of 2,286 |
| National rank | #5110 of 15,697 | #14546 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 342 | 226 |
| Pupils on roll | 342 | 226 |
| Free school meals | 22.2% | 46.5% |
| Capacity filled | 114% | 86.3% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 70% | 29% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 12% | 6% |
| 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 | Knowsley |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | www.holyfamilyhalewood.org.uk | www.yewtreeknowsley.co.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Holy Family Catholic Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (63.6 vs 16.3).
- •Holy Family Catholic Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (70% vs 29%).
- •Holy Family Catholic Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (12% vs 6%).
- •Holy Family Catholic Primary School is the larger school with 342 students compared with 226.
- •Holy Family Catholic Primary School is a local authority school while Yew Tree Primary 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 Holy Family Catholic Primary School better than Yew Tree Primary Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Holy Family Catholic Primary School ranks higher (63.6 vs 16.3 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 Holy Family Catholic Primary School and Yew Tree Primary Academy?
About 951 m in a straight line, between Liverpool and Knowsley in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Holy Family Catholic Primary School: 342. Yew Tree Primary Academy: 226. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Holy Family Catholic Primary School and Yew Tree Primary Academy rank in North West?
Holy Family Catholic Primary School is 604th of 2,286 and Yew Tree Primary Academy is 2033rd of 2,286 among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).