Lydiate Primary School vs St John Bosco Catholic Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North West, England, 1.0 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Lydiate Primary School
Liverpool · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
224 students
St John Bosco Catholic Primary School
Liverpool · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
206 students
| Measure | Lydiate Primary School Liverpool, North West | St John Bosco Catholic Primary School Liverpool, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 23 Lower 50% | 59 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #1846 of 2,286 | #723 of 2,286 |
| National rank | #13555 of 15,697 | #5988 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 224 | 206 |
| Pupils on roll | 224 | 206 |
| Free school meals | 17.1% | 7.8% |
| Capacity filled | 63.8% | 98.1% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 47% | 63% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 0% | 9% |
| 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.lydiateprimary.co.uk | www.stjohnboscoprimary.co.uk |
The verdict
- •St John Bosco Catholic Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (59.3 vs 22.9).
- •St John Bosco Catholic Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (63% vs 47%).
- •St John Bosco Catholic Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (9% vs 0%).
- •Lydiate Primary School is the larger school with 224 students compared with 206.
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 Lydiate Primary School better than St John Bosco Catholic Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), St John Bosco Catholic Primary School ranks higher (59.3 vs 22.9 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 Lydiate Primary School and St John Bosco Catholic Primary School?
About 1.0 km in a straight line, between Liverpool and Liverpool in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Lydiate Primary School: 224. St John Bosco Catholic Primary School: 206. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Lydiate Primary School and St John Bosco Catholic Primary School rank in North West?
Lydiate Primary School is 1846th of 2,286 and St John Bosco Catholic Primary School is 723rd of 2,286 among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).