Lister Primary School vs West Derby School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North West, England, 292 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Lister Primary School
Liverpool · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
West Derby School
Liverpool · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,011 students
| Measure | Lister Primary School Liverpool, North West | West Derby School Liverpool, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | – Not rated | 38 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | – | #305 of 536 |
| National rank | – | #2566 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | – | 1,011 |
| Pupils on roll | – | 1,011 |
| Free school meals | – | 39.6% |
| Capacity filled | – | 94.2% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 42.0 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 42.1% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 64.9% |
| EBacc average points | – | 3.75 |
| A level points per entry | – | 33.3 |
| town | Liverpool | Liverpool |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | – | www.westderbyschool.org |
The verdict
- •Lister Primary School is a local authority school while West Derby School is a academy school, so fees and admission rules differ.
- •Lister Primary School is co-educational and West Derby School is boys.
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 Lister Primary School better than West Derby School?
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 Lister Primary School and West Derby School?
About 292 m in a straight line, between Liverpool and Liverpool in North West.
How do Lister Primary School and West Derby School rank in North West?
Lister Primary School is unranked and West Derby School is 305th of 536 among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).