Matthew Arnold Primary School vs The Belvedere Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North West, England, 743 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
The Belvedere Academy
Liverpool · Academy secondary · Ages 11–19
1,182 students
| Measure | Matthew Arnold Primary School Liverpool, North West | The Belvedere Academy Liverpool, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 27 Lower 50% | 72 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #1722 of 2,286 | #104 of 536 |
| National rank | #12851 of 15,697 | #933 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 2–11 | Ages 11–19 |
| Students | 276 | 1,182 |
| Pupils on roll | 276 | 1,182 |
| Free school meals | 64.7% | 31% |
| Capacity filled | 138% | 116.6% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 59% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 3% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 53.8 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 60.3% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 78.8% |
| EBacc average points | – | 4.78 |
| A level points per entry | – | 37.8 |
| town | Liverpool | Liverpool |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | www.matthewarnold.co.uk | www.belvedereacademy.net |
The verdict
- •The Belvedere Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (72.1 vs 26.8).
- •The Belvedere Academy is the larger school with 1,182 students compared with 276.
- •Matthew Arnold Primary School is a local authority school while The Belvedere Academy is a academy school, so fees and admission rules differ.
- •Matthew Arnold Primary School is co-educational and The Belvedere Academy is girls.
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 The Belvedere Academy?
On the Success Index (England), The Belvedere Academy ranks higher (72.1 vs 26.8 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 The Belvedere Academy?
About 743 m in a straight line, between Liverpool and Liverpool in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Matthew Arnold Primary School: 276. The Belvedere Academy: 1,182. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Matthew Arnold Primary School and The Belvedere Academy rank in North West?
Matthew Arnold Primary School is 1722nd of 2,286 and The Belvedere Academy is 104th of 536 among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).