Merchant Taylors' Schools vs Waterloo Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North West, England, 624 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Merchant Taylors' Schools
Liverpool · Independent all-through · Ages 4–19
844 students
Waterloo Primary School
Liverpool · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
416 students
| Measure | Merchant Taylors' Schools Liverpool, North West | Waterloo Primary School Liverpool, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 18 Lower 50% | 32 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #455 of 536 | #1544 of 2,286 |
| National rank | #3683 of 4,090 | #11784 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Independent | Academy |
| Type | All-through | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–19 | Ages 2–11 |
| Students | 844 | 416 |
| Pupils on roll | 844 | 416 |
| Free school meals | – | 32.5% |
| Capacity filled | 62.5% | 99% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 53% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 7% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 21.4 | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 0% | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 0% | – |
| EBacc average points | 1.34 | – |
| A level points per entry | 38.0 | – |
| town | Liverpool | Liverpool |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | www.merchanttaylors.com/ | www.waterlooprimaryschool.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Waterloo Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (32.3 vs 17.9).
- •Merchant Taylors' Schools is the larger school with 844 students compared with 416.
- •Merchant Taylors' Schools is a independent school while Waterloo Primary School 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 Merchant Taylors' Schools better than Waterloo Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Waterloo Primary School ranks higher (32.3 vs 17.9 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 Merchant Taylors' Schools and Waterloo Primary School?
About 624 m in a straight line, between Liverpool and Liverpool in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Merchant Taylors' Schools: 844. Waterloo Primary School: 416. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Merchant Taylors' Schools and Waterloo Primary School rank in North West?
Merchant Taylors' Schools is 455th of 536 and Waterloo Primary School is 1544th of 2,286 among all-through schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).