Legh Vale Primary School vs St James' Church of England 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.
Legh Vale Primary School
St Helens · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
449 students
St James' Church of England Primary School
St Helens · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
161 students
| Measure | Legh Vale Primary School St Helens, North West | St James' Church of England Primary School St Helens, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 25 Lower 50% | 40 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1786 of 2,286 | #1286 of 2,286 |
| National rank | #13239 of 15,697 | #10110 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 449 | 161 |
| Pupils on roll | 449 | 161 |
| Free school meals | 23.8% | 43.5% |
| Capacity filled | 76.1% | 76.7% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 47% | 65% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 3% | 5% |
| 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 | St Helens | St Helens |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | http:www.leghvale.st-helens.sch.uk/ | www.stjamesceprimary.co.uk |
The verdict
- •St James' Church of England Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (40.2 vs 24.7).
- •St James' Church of England Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (65% vs 47%).
- •St James' Church of England Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (5% vs 3%).
- •Legh Vale Primary School is the larger school with 449 students compared with 161.
- •Legh Vale Primary School is a local authority school while St James' Church of England Primary School 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 Legh Vale Primary School better than St James' Church of England Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), St James' Church of England Primary School ranks higher (40.2 vs 24.7 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 Legh Vale Primary School and St James' Church of England Primary School?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between St Helens and St Helens in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Legh Vale Primary School: 449. St James' Church of England Primary School: 161. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Legh Vale Primary School and St James' Church of England Primary School rank in North West?
Legh Vale Primary School is 1786th of 2,286 and St James' Church of England Primary School is 1286th of 2,286 among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).