Larkholme Primary School vs St Wulstan's and St Edmund's Catholic Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North West, England, 1.7 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Larkholme Primary School
Fleetwood · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
276 students
St Wulstan's and St Edmund's Catholic Academy
Fleetwood · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
203 students
| Measure | Larkholme Primary School Fleetwood, North West | St Wulstan's and St Edmund's Catholic Academy Fleetwood, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 36 Lower 50% | 7 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1427 of 2,286 | #2221 of 2,286 |
| National rank | #11064 of 15,697 | #15475 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 276 | 203 |
| Pupils on roll | 276 | 203 |
| Free school meals | 31.9% | 39.6% |
| Capacity filled | 87.6% | 82.5% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 63% | 18% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 2% | 0% |
| 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 | Fleetwood | Fleetwood |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | www.larkholme.lancs.sch.uk | www.st-wulstans-rc12.lancsngfl.ac.uk |
The verdict
- •Larkholme Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (35.9 vs 7.3).
- •Larkholme Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (63% vs 18%).
- •Larkholme Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (2% vs 0%).
- •Larkholme Primary School is the larger school with 276 students compared with 203.
- •Larkholme Primary School is a local authority school while St Wulstan's and St Edmund's Catholic Academy is a academy 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 Larkholme Primary School better than St Wulstan's and St Edmund's Catholic Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Larkholme Primary School ranks higher (35.9 vs 7.3 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 Larkholme Primary School and St Wulstan's and St Edmund's Catholic Academy?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between Fleetwood and Fleetwood in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Larkholme Primary School: 276. St Wulstan's and St Edmund's Catholic Academy: 203. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Larkholme Primary School and St Wulstan's and St Edmund's Catholic Academy rank in North West?
Larkholme Primary School is 1427th of 2,286 and St Wulstan's and St Edmund's Catholic Academy is 2221st of 2,286 among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).