Longton Lane Community Primary School vs Nutgrove Methodist 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.
Longton Lane Community Primary School
St Helens · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
284 students
Nutgrove Methodist Primary School
St Helens · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
194 students
| Measure | Longton Lane Community Primary School St Helens, North West | Nutgrove Methodist Primary School St Helens, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 41 Lower 50% | 46 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1270 of 2,286 | #1111 of 2,286 |
| National rank | #9948 of 15,697 | #8821 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 284 | 194 |
| Pupils on roll | 284 | 194 |
| Free school meals | 21.1% | 18.6% |
| Capacity filled | 90.2% | 92.4% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 61% | 64% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 4% | 4% |
| 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 | www.longtonlane.st-helens.sch.uk | www.nutgroveprimary.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Nutgrove Methodist Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (46.3 vs 40.9).
- •Nutgrove Methodist Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (64% vs 61%).
- •Longton Lane Community Primary School is the larger school with 284 students compared with 194.
- •Longton Lane Community Primary School is a local authority school while Nutgrove Methodist 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 Longton Lane Community Primary School better than Nutgrove Methodist Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Nutgrove Methodist Primary School ranks higher (46.3 vs 40.9 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 Longton Lane Community Primary School and Nutgrove Methodist 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?
Longton Lane Community Primary School: 284. Nutgrove Methodist Primary School: 194. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Longton Lane Community Primary School and Nutgrove Methodist Primary School rank in North West?
Longton Lane Community Primary School is 1270th of 2,286 and Nutgrove Methodist Primary School is 1111th of 2,286 among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).