King's Northway Primary Academy vs St Oswald's Catholic Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North West, England, 830 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
King's Northway Primary Academy
Liverpool · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
330 students
St Oswald's Catholic Primary School
Liverpool · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
608 students
| Measure | King's Northway Primary Academy Liverpool, North West | St Oswald's Catholic Primary School Liverpool, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 31 Lower 50% | 33 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1584 of 2,286 | #1522 of 2,286 |
| National rank | #11996 of 15,697 | #11661 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 330 | 608 |
| Pupils on roll | 330 | 608 |
| Free school meals | 30.6% | 34.5% |
| Capacity filled | 73.3% | 96.5% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 60% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 3% |
| 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 | kingsnorthwayprimary.com | www.stoswaldsschool.com |
The verdict
- •St Oswald's Catholic Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (32.9 vs 31.2).
- •St Oswald's Catholic Primary School is the larger school with 608 students compared with 330.
- •King's Northway Primary Academy is a academy school while St Oswald's Catholic 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 Northway Primary Academy better than St Oswald's Catholic Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), St Oswald's Catholic Primary School ranks higher (32.9 vs 31.2 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 Northway Primary Academy and St Oswald's Catholic Primary School?
About 830 m in a straight line, between Liverpool and Liverpool in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
King's Northway Primary Academy: 330. St Oswald's Catholic Primary School: 608. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do King's Northway Primary Academy and St Oswald's Catholic Primary School rank in North West?
King's Northway Primary Academy is 1584th of 2,286 and St Oswald's Catholic Primary School is 1522nd of 2,286 among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).