Holy Rosary Catholic Primary School vs Melling Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North West, England, 1.8 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Holy Rosary Catholic Primary School
Liverpool · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
450 students
Melling Primary School
Liverpool · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
212 students
| Measure | Holy Rosary Catholic Primary School Liverpool, North West | Melling Primary School Liverpool, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 42 Lower 50% | 42 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1252 of 2,286 | #1240 of 2,286 |
| National rank | #9795 of 15,697 | #9678 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 450 | 212 |
| Pupils on roll | 450 | 212 |
| Free school meals | 10.9% | 12.3% |
| Capacity filled | 108.4% | 101% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 55% | 59% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 5% | 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.holyrosaryschool.co.uk | www.mellingprimaryschool.co.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (England) scores (41.6 vs 42.2).
- •Melling Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (59% vs 55%).
- •Holy Rosary Catholic Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (5% vs 3%).
- •Holy Rosary Catholic Primary School is the larger school with 450 students compared with 212.
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 Rosary Catholic Primary School better than Melling Primary School?
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 Holy Rosary Catholic Primary School and Melling Primary School?
About 1.8 km in a straight line, between Liverpool and Liverpool in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Holy Rosary Catholic Primary School: 450. Melling Primary School: 212. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Holy Rosary Catholic Primary School and Melling Primary School rank in North West?
Holy Rosary Catholic Primary School is 1252nd of 2,286 and Melling Primary School is 1240th of 2,286 among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).