Holy Spirit Catholic Academy vs Netherton Moss Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North West, England, 164 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Holy Spirit Catholic Academy
Bootle · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
151 students
Netherton Moss Primary School
Bootle · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
223 students
| Measure | Holy Spirit Catholic Academy Bootle, North West | Netherton Moss Primary School Bootle, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 23 Lower 50% | 16 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1853 of 2,286 | #2051 of 2,286 |
| National rank | #13593 of 15,697 | #14629 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 151 | 223 |
| Pupils on roll | 151 | 223 |
| Free school meals | 66.7% | 58.9% |
| Capacity filled | 57.6% | 106.2% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 48% | 53% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 7% | 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 | Bootle | Bootle |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | www.holyspiritcatholicprimary.co.uk | www.nethertonmoss.co.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Holy Spirit Catholic Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (22.6 vs 15.5).
- •Netherton Moss Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (53% vs 48%).
- •Holy Spirit Catholic Academy does better on ks2: higher standard (7% vs 0%).
- •Netherton Moss Primary School is the larger school with 223 students compared with 151.
- •Holy Spirit Catholic Academy is a academy school while Netherton Moss Primary School is a local authority 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 Spirit Catholic Academy better than Netherton Moss Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Holy Spirit Catholic Academy ranks higher (22.6 vs 15.5 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 Spirit Catholic Academy and Netherton Moss Primary School?
About 164 m in a straight line, between Bootle and Bootle in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Holy Spirit Catholic Academy: 151. Netherton Moss Primary School: 223. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Holy Spirit Catholic Academy and Netherton Moss Primary School rank in North West?
Holy Spirit Catholic Academy is 1853rd of 2,286 and Netherton Moss Primary School is 2051st of 2,286 among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).