King's Leadership Academy, Liverpool vs Matthew Arnold Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North West, England, 236 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
King's Leadership Academy, Liverpool
Liverpool · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
940 students
Matthew Arnold Primary School
Liverpool · Local authority primary · Ages 2–11
276 students
| Measure | King's Leadership Academy, Liverpool Liverpool, North West | Matthew Arnold Primary School Liverpool, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 11 Lower 50% | 27 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #507 of 536 | #1722 of 2,286 |
| National rank | #3922 of 4,090 | #12851 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–18 | Ages 2–11 |
| Students | 940 | 276 |
| Pupils on roll | 940 | 276 |
| Free school meals | 64.4% | 64.7% |
| Capacity filled | 104.4% | 138% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 59% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 3% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 34.5 | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 21.6% | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 40.8% | – |
| EBacc average points | 3.05 | – |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Liverpool | Liverpool |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | www.kingsliverpool.com | www.matthewarnold.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Matthew Arnold Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (26.8 vs 11.3).
- •King's Leadership Academy, Liverpool is the larger school with 940 students compared with 276.
- •King's Leadership Academy, Liverpool is a academy school while Matthew Arnold 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 King's Leadership Academy, Liverpool better than Matthew Arnold Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Matthew Arnold Primary School ranks higher (26.8 vs 11.3 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 King's Leadership Academy, Liverpool and Matthew Arnold Primary School?
About 236 m in a straight line, between Liverpool and Liverpool in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
King's Leadership Academy, Liverpool: 940. Matthew Arnold Primary School: 276. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do King's Leadership Academy, Liverpool and Matthew Arnold Primary School rank in North West?
King's Leadership Academy, Liverpool is 507th of 536 and Matthew Arnold Primary School is 1722nd of 2,286 among secondary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).