Holy Spirit Catholic Academy vs St Oswald's Church of England Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North West, England, 818 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
St Oswald's Church of England Primary School
Bootle · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
223 students
| Measure | Holy Spirit Catholic Academy Bootle, North West | St Oswald's Church of England Primary School Bootle, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 23 Lower 50% | 59 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #1853 of 2,286 | #735 of 2,286 |
| National rank | #13593 of 15,697 | #6082 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% | 41.6% |
| Capacity filled | 57.6% | 106.2% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 48% | 77% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 7% | 7% |
| 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.stoswaldsnetherton.com |
The verdict
- •St Oswald's Church of England Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (58.9 vs 22.6).
- •St Oswald's Church of England Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (77% vs 48%).
- •St Oswald's Church of England Primary School is the larger school with 223 students compared with 151.
- •Holy Spirit Catholic Academy is a academy school while St Oswald's Church of England 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 St Oswald's Church of England Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), St Oswald's Church of England Primary School ranks higher (58.9 vs 22.6 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 St Oswald's Church of England Primary School?
About 818 m in a straight line, between Bootle and Bootle in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Holy Spirit Catholic Academy: 151. St Oswald's Church of England Primary School: 223. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Holy Spirit Catholic Academy and St Oswald's Church of England Primary School rank in North West?
Holy Spirit Catholic Academy is 1853rd of 2,286 and St Oswald's Church of England Primary School is 735th of 2,286 among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).