LIPA School vs St Vincent de Paul Catholic Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North West, England, 493 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
LIPA School
Liverpool · Academy all-through · Ages 4–16
499 students
St Vincent de Paul Catholic Primary School
Liverpool · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
228 students
| Measure | LIPA School Liverpool, North West | St Vincent de Paul Catholic Primary School Liverpool, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 15 Lower 50% | 31 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #483 of 536 | #1595 of 2,286 |
| National rank | #3813 of 4,090 | #12082 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | All-through | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–16 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 499 | 228 |
| Pupils on roll | 499 | 228 |
| Free school meals | 37.6% | 20.9% |
| Capacity filled | 87.2% | 108.6% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 40% | 40% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 2% | 8% |
| 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.lipaschool.org | www.stvincentdepaulprimary.co.uk/ |
The verdict
- •St Vincent de Paul Catholic Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (30.7 vs 14.8).
- •St Vincent de Paul Catholic Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (8% vs 2%).
- •LIPA School is the larger school with 499 students compared with 228.
- •LIPA School is a academy school while St Vincent de Paul 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 LIPA School better than St Vincent de Paul Catholic Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), St Vincent de Paul Catholic Primary School ranks higher (30.7 vs 14.8 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 LIPA School and St Vincent de Paul Catholic Primary School?
About 493 m in a straight line, between Liverpool and Liverpool in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
LIPA School: 499. St Vincent de Paul Catholic Primary School: 228. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do LIPA School and St Vincent de Paul Catholic Primary School rank in North West?
LIPA School is 483rd of 536 and St Vincent de Paul Catholic Primary School is 1595th of 2,286 among all-through schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).