Kingsley Community School vs Smithdown Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North West, England, 622 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Kingsley Community School
Liverpool · Local authority primary · Ages 2–11
495 students
Smithdown Primary School
Liverpool · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
484 students
| Measure | Kingsley Community School Liverpool, North West | Smithdown Primary School Liverpool, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 38 Lower 50% | 29 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1357 of 2,286 | #1636 of 2,286 |
| National rank | #10611 of 15,697 | #12339 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 2–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 495 | 484 |
| Pupils on roll | 495 | 484 |
| Free school meals | 55.4% | 54.1% |
| Capacity filled | 95.7% | 107.6% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 60% | 50% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 9% | 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 | kingsley.liverpool.sch.uk | www.smithdownprimary.com/ |
The verdict
- •Kingsley Community School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (37.9 vs 29.4).
- •Kingsley Community School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (60% vs 50%).
- •Smithdown Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (10% vs 9%).
- •Kingsley Community School is the larger school with 495 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 Kingsley Community School better than Smithdown Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Kingsley Community School ranks higher (37.9 vs 29.4 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 Kingsley Community School and Smithdown Primary School?
About 622 m in a straight line, between Liverpool and Liverpool in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Kingsley Community School: 495. Smithdown Primary School: 484. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Kingsley Community School and Smithdown Primary School rank in North West?
Kingsley Community School is 1357th of 2,286 and Smithdown Primary School is 1636th of 2,286 among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).