Kirkdale St Lawrence CofE VA Primary School vs Notre Dame Catholic Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North West, England, 1.2 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Kirkdale St Lawrence CofE VA Primary School
Liverpool · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
306 students
Notre Dame Catholic Academy
Liverpool · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
968 students
| Measure | Kirkdale St Lawrence CofE VA Primary School Liverpool, North West | Notre Dame Catholic Academy Liverpool, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 11 Lower 50% | 12 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #2149 of 2,286 | #504 of 536 |
| National rank | #15140 of 15,697 | #3912 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 306 | 968 |
| Pupils on roll | 306 | 968 |
| Free school meals | 47.3% | 51.7% |
| Capacity filled | 109.3% | 92.2% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 31.0 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 21.5% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 35.6% |
| EBacc average points | – | 2.32 |
| A level points per entry | – | 27.0 |
| town | Liverpool | Liverpool |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | www.kirkdalestlawrence.com | notredameliverpool.com/ |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (England) scores (11.1 vs 11.6).
- •Notre Dame Catholic Academy is the larger school with 968 students compared with 306.
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 Kirkdale St Lawrence CofE VA Primary School better than Notre Dame Catholic Academy?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (England). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Kirkdale St Lawrence CofE VA Primary School and Notre Dame Catholic Academy?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Liverpool and Liverpool in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Kirkdale St Lawrence CofE VA Primary School: 306. Notre Dame Catholic Academy: 968. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Kirkdale St Lawrence CofE VA Primary School and Notre Dame Catholic Academy rank in North West?
Kirkdale St Lawrence CofE VA Primary School is 2149th of 2,286 and Notre Dame Catholic Academy is 504th of 536 among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).