Merton Bank Primary School vs St Augustine of Canterbury Catholic Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North West, England, 778 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Merton Bank Primary School
St Helens · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
193 students
St Augustine of Canterbury Catholic Academy
St. Helens · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
549 students
| Measure | Merton Bank Primary School St Helens, North West | St Augustine of Canterbury Catholic Academy St. Helens, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 6 Lower 50% | 28 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #2250 of 2,286 | #376 of 536 |
| National rank | #15578 of 15,697 | #3081 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 11–16 |
| Students | 193 | 549 |
| Pupils on roll | 193 | 549 |
| Free school meals | 51.4% | 50.1% |
| Capacity filled | 81.8% | 73.2% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 28% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 0% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 42.6 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 27.8% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 57% |
| EBacc average points | – | 3.45 |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | St Helens | St. Helens |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | www.mertonbank.st-helens.sch.uk/ | www.staugs.org.uk/ |
The verdict
- •St Augustine of Canterbury Catholic Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (27.6 vs 5.6).
- •St Augustine of Canterbury Catholic Academy is the larger school with 549 students compared with 193.
- •Merton Bank Primary School is a local authority school while St Augustine of Canterbury 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 Merton Bank Primary School better than St Augustine of Canterbury Catholic Academy?
On the Success Index (England), St Augustine of Canterbury Catholic Academy ranks higher (27.6 vs 5.6 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 Merton Bank Primary School and St Augustine of Canterbury Catholic Academy?
About 778 m in a straight line, between St Helens and St. Helens in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Merton Bank Primary School: 193. St Augustine of Canterbury Catholic Academy: 549. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Merton Bank Primary School and St Augustine of Canterbury Catholic Academy rank in North West?
Merton Bank Primary School is 2250th of 2,286 and St Augustine of Canterbury Catholic Academy is 376th of 536 among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).