Middlefield Community Primary School vs St Ambrose Catholic Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North West, England, 889 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Middlefield Community Primary School
Liverpool · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
353 students
St Ambrose Catholic Academy
Liverpool · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
181 students
| Measure | Middlefield Community Primary School Liverpool, North West | St Ambrose Catholic Academy Liverpool, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 55 Top 50% | 44 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #836 of 2,286 | #1195 of 2,286 |
| National rank | #6979 of 15,697 | #9379 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 353 | 181 |
| Pupils on roll | 353 | 181 |
| Free school meals | 69.1% | 72.8% |
| Capacity filled | 87.8% | 76.7% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 69% | 72% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 14% | 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.middlefieldcommunityprimary.co.uk | www.stambroseprimary.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Middlefield Community Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (54.6 vs 43.6).
- •St Ambrose Catholic Academy does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (72% vs 69%).
- •Middlefield Community Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (14% vs 3%).
- •Middlefield Community Primary School is the larger school with 353 students compared with 181.
- •Middlefield Community Primary School is a local authority school while St Ambrose 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 Middlefield Community Primary School better than St Ambrose Catholic Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Middlefield Community Primary School ranks higher (54.6 vs 43.6 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 Middlefield Community Primary School and St Ambrose Catholic Academy?
About 889 m in a straight line, between Liverpool and Liverpool in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Middlefield Community Primary School: 353. St Ambrose Catholic Academy: 181. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Middlefield Community Primary School and St Ambrose Catholic Academy rank in North West?
Middlefield Community Primary School is 836th of 2,286 and St Ambrose Catholic Academy is 1195th of 2,286 among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).