Maghull High School vs St John Bosco Catholic Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North West, England, 1.4 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 John Bosco Catholic Primary School
Liverpool · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
206 students
| Measure | Maghull High School Liverpool, North West | St John Bosco Catholic Primary School Liverpool, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 33 Lower 50% | 59 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #330 of 536 | #723 of 2,286 |
| National rank | #2821 of 4,090 | #5988 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–18 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 1,098 | 206 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,098 | 206 |
| Free school meals | 21.4% | 7.8% |
| Capacity filled | 81.4% | 98.1% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 63% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 9% |
| 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 | Liverpool |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | www.maghullhigh.com/ | www.stjohnboscoprimary.co.uk |
The verdict
- •St John Bosco Catholic Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (59.3 vs 32.7).
- •Maghull High School is the larger school with 1,098 students compared with 206.
- •Maghull High School is a academy school while St John Bosco 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 John Bosco Catholic Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), St John Bosco Catholic Primary School ranks higher (59.3 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 John Bosco Catholic Primary School?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Liverpool and Liverpool in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Maghull High School: 1,098. St John Bosco Catholic Primary School: 206. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Maghull High School and St John Bosco Catholic Primary School rank in North West?
Maghull High School is 330th of 536 and St John Bosco Catholic Primary School is 723rd of 2,286 among secondary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).