Kirkby High School vs St Laurence's Catholic Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North West, England, 855 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Kirkby High School
Liverpool · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
1,042 students
St Laurence's Catholic Primary School
Liverpool · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
390 students
| Measure | Kirkby High School Liverpool, North West | St Laurence's Catholic Primary School Liverpool, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 10 Lower 50% | 26 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #517 of 536 | #1742 of 2,286 |
| National rank | #3969 of 4,090 | #12980 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–16 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 1,042 | 390 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,042 | 390 |
| Free school meals | 59.2% | 36.2% |
| Capacity filled | 104.2% | 111.4% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 56% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 2% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 31.4 | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 20% | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 37.3% | – |
| EBacc average points | 2.55 | – |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Liverpool | Liverpool |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | kirkbyhighschool.net/ | www.stlaurences.co.uk/ |
The verdict
- •St Laurence's Catholic Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (26.1 vs 9.7).
- •Kirkby High School is the larger school with 1,042 students compared with 390.
- •Kirkby High School is a academy school while St Laurence'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 Kirkby High School better than St Laurence's Catholic Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), St Laurence's Catholic Primary School ranks higher (26.1 vs 9.7 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 High School and St Laurence's Catholic Primary School?
About 855 m in a straight line, between Liverpool and Liverpool in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Kirkby High School: 1,042. St Laurence's Catholic Primary School: 390. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Kirkby High School and St Laurence's Catholic Primary School rank in North West?
Kirkby High School is 517th of 536 and St Laurence's Catholic Primary School is 1742nd of 2,286 among secondary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).