Meadow Primary School vs Our Lady Star of the Sea Catholic Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North West, England, 1.0 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Meadow Primary School
Ellesmere Port · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
419 students
Our Lady Star of the Sea Catholic Primary School
ELLESMERE PORT · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
290 students
| Measure | Meadow Primary School Ellesmere Port, North West | Our Lady Star of the Sea Catholic Primary School ELLESMERE PORT, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 94 Top 5% | 39 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #50 of 2,286 | #1319 of 2,286 |
| National rank | #383 of 15,697 | #10340 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 419 | 290 |
| Pupils on roll | 419 | 290 |
| Free school meals | 5.5% | 23.6% |
| Capacity filled | 99.8% | 69% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 62% |
| 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 | Ellesmere Port | ELLESMERE PORT |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | www.meadow.cheshire.sch.uk/ | www.ourladystar.cheshire.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •Meadow Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (94.2 vs 39.1).
- •Meadow Primary School is the larger school with 419 students compared with 290.
- •Meadow Primary School is a academy school while Our Lady Star of the Sea 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 Meadow Primary School better than Our Lady Star of the Sea Catholic Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Meadow Primary School ranks higher (94.2 vs 39.1 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 Meadow Primary School and Our Lady Star of the Sea Catholic Primary School?
About 1.0 km in a straight line, between Ellesmere Port and ELLESMERE PORT in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Meadow Primary School: 419. Our Lady Star of the Sea Catholic Primary School: 290. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Meadow Primary School and Our Lady Star of the Sea Catholic Primary School rank in North West?
Meadow Primary School is 50th of 2,286 and Our Lady Star of the Sea Catholic Primary School is 1319th of 2,286 among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).