Kingsway Primary Academy School vs Saints Peter and Paul Catholic High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North West, England, 993 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Kingsway Primary Academy School
Widnes · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
214 students
Saints Peter and Paul Catholic High School
Widnes · Local authority secondary · Ages 11–16
1,337 students
| Measure | Kingsway Primary Academy School Widnes, North West | Saints Peter and Paul Catholic High School Widnes, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 14 Lower 50% | 30 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #2090 of 2,286 | #352 of 536 |
| National rank | #14828 of 15,697 | #2966 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 11–16 |
| Students | 214 | 1,337 |
| Pupils on roll | 214 | 1,337 |
| Free school meals | 74.4% | 41% |
| Capacity filled | 76.4% | 79.7% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 52% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 0% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 41.4 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 33% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 61.9% |
| EBacc average points | – | 3.36 |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Widnes | Widnes |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | www.kingswayprimaryacademy.co.uk/ | www.saintspeterandpaul.halton.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Saints Peter and Paul Catholic High School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (30.0 vs 13.8).
- •Saints Peter and Paul Catholic High School is the larger school with 1,337 students compared with 214.
- •Kingsway Primary Academy School is a academy school while Saints Peter and Paul Catholic High 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 Kingsway Primary Academy School better than Saints Peter and Paul Catholic High School?
On the Success Index (England), Saints Peter and Paul Catholic High School ranks higher (30.0 vs 13.8 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 Kingsway Primary Academy School and Saints Peter and Paul Catholic High School?
About 993 m in a straight line, between Widnes and Widnes in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Kingsway Primary Academy School: 214. Saints Peter and Paul Catholic High School: 1,337. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Kingsway Primary Academy School and Saints Peter and Paul Catholic High School rank in North West?
Kingsway Primary Academy School is 2090th of 2,286 and Saints Peter and Paul Catholic High School is 352nd of 536 among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).