Knotty Ash Primary School vs St Margaret Mary's Catholic Junior School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North West, England, 912 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Knotty Ash Primary School
Liverpool · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
252 students
St Margaret Mary's Catholic Junior School
Liverpool · Local authority primary · Ages 7–11
457 students
| Measure | Knotty Ash Primary School Liverpool, North West | St Margaret Mary's Catholic Junior School Liverpool, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 42 Lower 50% | 68 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #1245 of 2,286 | #519 of 2,286 |
| National rank | #9771 of 15,697 | #4356 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 7–11 |
| Students | 252 | 457 |
| Pupils on roll | 252 | 457 |
| Free school meals | 27% | 37.4% |
| Capacity filled | 120% | 95.2% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 60% | 76% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 7% | 14% |
| 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.knottyashprimaryschool.co.uk/ | www.smmj.co.uk/ |
The verdict
- •St Margaret Mary's Catholic Junior School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (67.6 vs 41.7).
- •St Margaret Mary's Catholic Junior School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (76% vs 60%).
- •St Margaret Mary's Catholic Junior School does better on ks2: higher standard (14% vs 7%).
- •St Margaret Mary's Catholic Junior School is the larger school with 457 students compared with 252.
- •Knotty Ash Primary School is a academy school while St Margaret Mary's Catholic Junior 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 Knotty Ash Primary School better than St Margaret Mary's Catholic Junior School?
On the Success Index (England), St Margaret Mary's Catholic Junior School ranks higher (67.6 vs 41.7 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 Knotty Ash Primary School and St Margaret Mary's Catholic Junior School?
About 912 m in a straight line, between Liverpool and Liverpool in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Knotty Ash Primary School: 252. St Margaret Mary's Catholic Junior School: 457. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Knotty Ash Primary School and St Margaret Mary's Catholic Junior School rank in North West?
Knotty Ash Primary School is 1245th of 2,286 and St Margaret Mary's Catholic Junior School is 519th of 2,286 among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).