Kingsway Primary Academy School vs St Gerard's Catholic Primary and Nursery School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North West, England, 515 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
St Gerard's Catholic Primary and Nursery School
Widnes · Local authority primary · Ages 2–11
236 students
| Measure | Kingsway Primary Academy School Widnes, North West | St Gerard's Catholic Primary and Nursery School Widnes, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 14 Lower 50% | 67 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #2090 of 2,286 | #538 of 2,286 |
| National rank | #14828 of 15,697 | #4522 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 2–11 |
| Students | 214 | 236 |
| Pupils on roll | 214 | 236 |
| Free school meals | 74.4% | 40.8% |
| Capacity filled | 76.4% | 97.1% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 52% | 77% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 0% | 13% |
| 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 | Widnes | Widnes |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | www.kingswayprimaryacademy.co.uk/ | www.st-gerards.halton.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •St Gerard's Catholic Primary and Nursery School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (66.8 vs 13.8).
- •St Gerard's Catholic Primary and Nursery School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (77% vs 52%).
- •St Gerard's Catholic Primary and Nursery School does better on ks2: higher standard (13% vs 0%).
- •St Gerard's Catholic Primary and Nursery School is the larger school with 236 students compared with 214.
- •Kingsway Primary Academy School is a academy school while St Gerard's Catholic Primary and Nursery 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 St Gerard's Catholic Primary and Nursery School?
On the Success Index (England), St Gerard's Catholic Primary and Nursery School ranks higher (66.8 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 St Gerard's Catholic Primary and Nursery School?
About 515 m in a straight line, between Widnes and Widnes in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Kingsway Primary Academy School: 214. St Gerard's Catholic Primary and Nursery School: 236. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Kingsway Primary Academy School and St Gerard's Catholic Primary and Nursery School rank in North West?
Kingsway Primary Academy School is 2090th of 2,286 and St Gerard's Catholic Primary and Nursery School is 538th of 2,286 among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).