Holy Spirit Catholic and Church of England Primary School vs St Mary's Catholic College, A Voluntary Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North West, England, 1.6 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Holy Spirit Catholic and Church of England Primary School
Wirral · Local authority primary · Ages 2–11
179 students
St Mary's Catholic College, A Voluntary Academy
Wallasey · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,073 students
| Measure | Holy Spirit Catholic and Church of England Primary School Wirral, North West | St Mary's Catholic College, A Voluntary Academy Wallasey, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 9 Lower 50% | 12 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #2189 of 2,286 | #505 of 536 |
| National rank | #15369 of 15,697 | #3913 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 2–11 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 179 | 1,073 |
| Pupils on roll | 179 | 1,073 |
| Free school meals | 52.6% | 47.3% |
| Capacity filled | 74.6% | 82.5% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 41% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 0% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 33.2 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 17.2% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 34.8% |
| EBacc average points | – | 2.55 |
| A level points per entry | – | 22.6 |
| town | Wirral | Wallasey |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | www.holyspiritwirral.com | www.stmaryswallasey.com |
The verdict
- •St Mary's Catholic College, A Voluntary Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (11.6 vs 8.7).
- •St Mary's Catholic College, A Voluntary Academy is the larger school with 1,073 students compared with 179.
- •Holy Spirit Catholic and Church of England Primary School is a local authority school while St Mary's Catholic College, A Voluntary 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 Spirit Catholic and Church of England Primary School better than St Mary's Catholic College, A Voluntary Academy?
On the Success Index (England), St Mary's Catholic College, A Voluntary Academy ranks higher (11.6 vs 8.7 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 and Church of England Primary School and St Mary's Catholic College, A Voluntary Academy?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Wirral and Wallasey in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Holy Spirit Catholic and Church of England Primary School: 179. St Mary's Catholic College, A Voluntary Academy: 1,073. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Holy Spirit Catholic and Church of England Primary School and St Mary's Catholic College, A Voluntary Academy rank in North West?
Holy Spirit Catholic and Church of England Primary School is 2189th of 2,286 and St Mary's Catholic College, A Voluntary Academy is 505th of 536 among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).