Lowton St Mary's CofE (Voluntary Aided) Primary School vs St Leo's and Southmead Catholic Primary School Serving the Community
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North West, England, 18 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Lowton St Mary's CofE (Voluntary Aided) Primary School
WARRINGTON · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
229 students
St Leo's and Southmead Catholic Primary School Serving the Community
Prescot · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
229 students
| Measure | Lowton St Mary's CofE (Voluntary Aided) Primary School WARRINGTON, North West | St Leo's and Southmead Catholic Primary School Serving the Community Prescot, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 76 Top 25% | 52 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #326 of 2,286 | #931 of 2,286 |
| National rank | #2778 of 15,697 | #7666 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 229 | 229 |
| Pupils on roll | 229 | 229 |
| Free school meals | 14% | 40.4% |
| Capacity filled | 109% | 87.7% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 71% | 74% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 26% | 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 | WARRINGTON | Prescot |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | lowtonstmarysceprimary.net | stleossouthmead.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Lowton St Mary's CofE (Voluntary Aided) Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (76.2 vs 51.5).
- •St Leo's and Southmead Catholic Primary School Serving the Community does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (74% vs 71%).
- •Lowton St Mary's CofE (Voluntary Aided) Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (26% vs 4%).
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 Lowton St Mary's CofE (Voluntary Aided) Primary School better than St Leo's and Southmead Catholic Primary School Serving the Community?
On the Success Index (England), Lowton St Mary's CofE (Voluntary Aided) Primary School ranks higher (76.2 vs 51.5 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 Lowton St Mary's CofE (Voluntary Aided) Primary School and St Leo's and Southmead Catholic Primary School Serving the Community?
About 18 km in a straight line, between WARRINGTON and Prescot in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Lowton St Mary's CofE (Voluntary Aided) Primary School: 229. St Leo's and Southmead Catholic Primary School Serving the Community: 229. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Lowton St Mary's CofE (Voluntary Aided) Primary School and St Leo's and Southmead Catholic Primary School Serving the Community rank in North West?
Lowton St Mary's CofE (Voluntary Aided) Primary School is 326th of 2,286 and St Leo's and Southmead Catholic Primary School Serving the Community is 931st of 2,286 among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).