Middlefield Community Primary School vs St Philip's RC Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North West, England, 42 km 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 Philip's RC Primary School
Salford · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
354 students
| Measure | Middlefield Community Primary School Liverpool, North West | St Philip's RC Primary School Salford, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 55 Top 50% | 81 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #836 of 2,286 | #265 of 2,286 |
| National rank | #6979 of 15,697 | #2075 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 353 | 354 |
| Pupils on roll | 353 | 354 |
| Free school meals | 69.1% | 13.8% |
| Capacity filled | 87.8% | 112.4% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 69% | 77% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 14% | 17% |
| 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 | Salford |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | www.middlefieldcommunityprimary.co.uk | – |
The verdict
- •St Philip's RC Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (80.6 vs 54.6).
- •St Philip's RC Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (77% vs 69%).
- •St Philip's RC Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (17% vs 14%).
- •St Philip's RC Primary School is the larger school with 354 students compared with 353.
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 Philip's RC Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), St Philip's RC Primary School ranks higher (80.6 vs 54.6 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 Philip's RC Primary School?
About 42 km in a straight line, between Liverpool and Salford in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Middlefield Community Primary School: 353. St Philip's RC Primary School: 354. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Middlefield Community Primary School and St Philip's RC Primary School rank in North West?
Middlefield Community Primary School is 836th of 2,286 and St Philip's RC Primary School is 265th of 2,286 among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).