Lyme Community Primary School vs Ravenscroft Community Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North West, England, 16 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Lyme Community Primary School
Newton-le-Willows · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
218 students
Ravenscroft Community Primary School
Liverpool · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
218 students
| Measure | Lyme Community Primary School Newton-le-Willows, North West | Ravenscroft Community Primary School Liverpool, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 45 Lower 50% | 7 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1136 of 2,286 | #2235 of 2,286 |
| National rank | #9000 of 15,697 | #15525 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 218 | 218 |
| Pupils on roll | 218 | 218 |
| Free school meals | 36.2% | 50% |
| Capacity filled | 89% | 92.4% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 62% | 32% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 10% | 0% |
| 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 | Newton-le-Willows | Liverpool |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | www.lyme.st-helens.sch.uk | www.ravenscroftcp.co.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Lyme Community Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (45.3 vs 6.5).
- •Lyme Community Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (62% vs 32%).
- •Lyme Community Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (10% vs 0%).
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 Lyme Community Primary School better than Ravenscroft Community Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Lyme Community Primary School ranks higher (45.3 vs 6.5 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 Lyme Community Primary School and Ravenscroft Community Primary School?
About 16 km in a straight line, between Newton-le-Willows and Liverpool in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Lyme Community Primary School: 218. Ravenscroft Community Primary School: 218. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Lyme Community Primary School and Ravenscroft Community Primary School rank in North West?
Lyme Community Primary School is 1136th of 2,286 and Ravenscroft Community Primary School is 2235th of 2,286 among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).