Kensington Primary School vs Smithdown Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North West, England, 1.0 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Kensington Primary School
Liverpool · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
543 students
Smithdown Primary School
Liverpool · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
484 students
| Measure | Kensington Primary School Liverpool, North West | Smithdown Primary School Liverpool, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 10 Lower 50% | 29 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #2171 of 2,286 | #1636 of 2,286 |
| National rank | #15260 of 15,697 | #12339 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 543 | 484 |
| Pupils on roll | 543 | 484 |
| Free school meals | 50.3% | 54.1% |
| Capacity filled | 92.8% | 107.6% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 34% | 50% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 1% | 10% |
| 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.kensingtonprimary.co.uk/ | www.smithdownprimary.com/ |
The verdict
- •Smithdown Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (29.4 vs 9.9).
- •Smithdown Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (50% vs 34%).
- •Smithdown Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (10% vs 1%).
- •Kensington Primary School is the larger school with 543 students compared with 484.
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 Kensington Primary School better than Smithdown Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Smithdown Primary School ranks higher (29.4 vs 9.9 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 Kensington Primary School and Smithdown Primary School?
About 1.0 km in a straight line, between Liverpool and Liverpool in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Kensington Primary School: 543. Smithdown Primary School: 484. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Kensington Primary School and Smithdown Primary School rank in North West?
Kensington Primary School is 2171st of 2,286 and Smithdown Primary School is 1636th of 2,286 among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).