Lord Derby Academy vs St Joseph's Catholic Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North West, England, 665 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Lord Derby Academy
Liverpool · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
1,076 students
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School
Liverpool · Local authority primary · Ages 5–11
202 students
| Measure | Lord Derby Academy Liverpool, North West | St Joseph's Catholic Primary School Liverpool, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 21 Lower 50% | 56 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #426 of 536 | #797 of 2,286 |
| National rank | #3469 of 4,090 | #6678 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–16 | Ages 5–11 |
| Students | 1,076 | 202 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,076 | 202 |
| Free school meals | 56.9% | 28.7% |
| Capacity filled | 97.8% | 96.2% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 83% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 0% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 39.9 | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 27.5% | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 52.9% | – |
| EBacc average points | 3.68 | – |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Liverpool | Liverpool |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | lordderbyacademy.co.uk/ | www.stjosephshuyton.co.uk |
The verdict
- •St Joseph's Catholic Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (56.1 vs 20.9).
- •Lord Derby Academy is the larger school with 1,076 students compared with 202.
- •Lord Derby Academy is a academy school while St Joseph's 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 Lord Derby Academy better than St Joseph's Catholic Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), St Joseph's Catholic Primary School ranks higher (56.1 vs 20.9 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 Lord Derby Academy and St Joseph's Catholic Primary School?
About 665 m in a straight line, between Liverpool and Liverpool in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Lord Derby Academy: 1,076. St Joseph's Catholic Primary School: 202. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Lord Derby Academy and St Joseph's Catholic Primary School rank in North West?
Lord Derby Academy is 426th of 536 and St Joseph's Catholic Primary School is 797th of 2,286 among secondary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).