Mount Primary School vs St Mary's Catholic College, A Voluntary Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North West, England, 1.1 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Mount Primary School
Wirral · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
300 students
St Mary's Catholic College, A Voluntary Academy
Wallasey · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,073 students
| Measure | Mount Primary School Wirral, North West | St Mary's Catholic College, A Voluntary Academy Wallasey, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 41 Lower 50% | 12 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1260 of 2,286 | #505 of 536 |
| National rank | #9833 of 15,697 | #3913 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 300 | 1,073 |
| Pupils on roll | 300 | 1,073 |
| Free school meals | 17.7% | 47.3% |
| Capacity filled | 88% | 82.5% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 56% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 7% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 33.2 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 17.2% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 34.8% |
| EBacc average points | – | 2.55 |
| A level points per entry | – | 22.6 |
| town | Wirral | Wallasey |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | www.mount.wirral.sch.uk | www.stmaryswallasey.com |
The verdict
- •Mount Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (41.4 vs 11.6).
- •St Mary's Catholic College, A Voluntary Academy is the larger school with 1,073 students compared with 300.
- •Mount Primary School is a local authority school while St Mary's Catholic College, A Voluntary 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 Mount Primary School better than St Mary's Catholic College, A Voluntary Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Mount Primary School ranks higher (41.4 vs 11.6 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 Mount Primary School and St Mary's Catholic College, A Voluntary Academy?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Wirral and Wallasey in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Mount Primary School: 300. St Mary's Catholic College, A Voluntary Academy: 1,073. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Mount Primary School and St Mary's Catholic College, A Voluntary Academy rank in North West?
Mount Primary School is 1260th of 2,286 and St Mary's Catholic College, A Voluntary Academy is 505th of 536 among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).