Matthew Arnold Primary School vs St Charles' Catholic Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North West, England, 987 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Matthew Arnold Primary School
Liverpool · Local authority primary · Ages 2–11
276 students
St Charles' Catholic Academy
Liverpool · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
196 students
| Measure | Matthew Arnold Primary School Liverpool, North West | St Charles' Catholic Academy Liverpool, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 27 Lower 50% | 24 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1722 of 2,286 | #1806 of 2,286 |
| National rank | #12851 of 15,697 | #13360 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 2–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 276 | 196 |
| Pupils on roll | 276 | 196 |
| Free school meals | 64.7% | 35.3% |
| Capacity filled | 138% | 83.1% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 59% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 3% | – |
| 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.matthewarnold.co.uk | stcharlescatholicprimary.com |
The verdict
- •Matthew Arnold Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (26.8 vs 24.1).
- •Matthew Arnold Primary School is the larger school with 276 students compared with 196.
- •Matthew Arnold Primary School is a local authority school while St Charles' Catholic Academy is a academy 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 Matthew Arnold Primary School better than St Charles' Catholic Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Matthew Arnold Primary School ranks higher (26.8 vs 24.1 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 Matthew Arnold Primary School and St Charles' Catholic Academy?
About 987 m in a straight line, between Liverpool and Liverpool in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Matthew Arnold Primary School: 276. St Charles' Catholic Academy: 196. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Matthew Arnold Primary School and St Charles' Catholic Academy rank in North West?
Matthew Arnold Primary School is 1722nd of 2,286 and St Charles' Catholic Academy is 1806th of 2,286 among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).