Kirkby CofE Primary School vs Melling Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North West, England, 1.5 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Kirkby CofE Primary School
Liverpool · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
307 students
Melling Primary School
Liverpool · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
212 students
| Measure | Kirkby CofE Primary School Liverpool, North West | Melling Primary School Liverpool, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 38 Lower 50% | 42 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1371 of 2,286 | #1240 of 2,286 |
| National rank | #10694 of 15,697 | #9678 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 307 | 212 |
| Pupils on roll | 307 | 212 |
| Free school meals | 27.3% | 12.3% |
| Capacity filled | 109.6% | 101% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 62% | 59% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 3% | 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 | www.kirkbycofe.co.uk | www.mellingprimaryschool.co.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Melling Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (42.2 vs 37.6).
- •Kirkby CofE Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (62% vs 59%).
- •Kirkby CofE Primary School is the larger school with 307 students compared with 212.
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 Kirkby CofE Primary School better than Melling Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Melling Primary School ranks higher (42.2 vs 37.6 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 Kirkby CofE Primary School and Melling Primary School?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Liverpool and Liverpool in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Kirkby CofE Primary School: 307. Melling Primary School: 212. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Kirkby CofE Primary School and Melling Primary School rank in North West?
Kirkby CofE Primary School is 1371st of 2,286 and Melling Primary School is 1240th of 2,286 among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).