Maghull High School vs St Benedict's Catholic Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North West, England, 1.8 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Maghull High School
Liverpool · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,098 students
St Benedict's Catholic Primary School
Bootle · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
231 students
| Measure | Maghull High School Liverpool, North West | St Benedict's Catholic Primary School Bootle, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 33 Lower 50% | 51 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #330 of 536 | #952 of 2,286 |
| National rank | #2821 of 4,090 | #7778 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–18 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 1,098 | 231 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,098 | 231 |
| Free school meals | 21.4% | 18.4% |
| Capacity filled | 81.4% | 100.4% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 64% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 7% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 39.6 | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 30% | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 56.7% | – |
| EBacc average points | 3.39 | – |
| A level points per entry | 25.9 | – |
| town | Liverpool | Bootle |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | www.maghullhigh.com/ | www.stbenedictsprimary.co.uk |
The verdict
- •St Benedict's Catholic Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (50.9 vs 32.7).
- •Maghull High School is the larger school with 1,098 students compared with 231.
- •Maghull High School is a academy school while St Benedict'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 Maghull High School better than St Benedict's Catholic Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), St Benedict's Catholic Primary School ranks higher (50.9 vs 32.7 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 Maghull High School and St Benedict's Catholic Primary School?
About 1.8 km in a straight line, between Liverpool and Bootle in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Maghull High School: 1,098. St Benedict's Catholic Primary School: 231. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Maghull High School and St Benedict's Catholic Primary School rank in North West?
Maghull High School is 330th of 536 and St Benedict's Catholic Primary School is 952nd of 2,286 among secondary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).