Much Woolton Catholic Primary School vs St Francis Xavier's Catholic Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North West, England, 1.7 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Much Woolton Catholic Primary School
Liverpool · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
402 students
St Francis Xavier's Catholic Academy
Liverpool · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
939 students
| Measure | Much Woolton Catholic Primary School Liverpool, North West | St Francis Xavier's Catholic Academy Liverpool, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 67 Top 50% | 28 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #534 of 2,286 | #373 of 536 |
| National rank | #4498 of 15,697 | #3055 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 402 | 939 |
| Pupils on roll | 402 | 939 |
| Free school meals | 10.2% | 32.5% |
| Capacity filled | 95.7% | 72.1% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 72% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 7% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 36.7 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 31.6% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 55.4% |
| EBacc average points | – | 3.37 |
| A level points per entry | – | 32.8 |
| town | Liverpool | Liverpool |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | www.muchwoolton.co.uk | www.sfx1842.org |
The verdict
- •Much Woolton Catholic Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (66.9 vs 28.2).
- •St Francis Xavier's Catholic Academy is the larger school with 939 students compared with 402.
- •Much Woolton Catholic Primary School is a local authority school while St Francis Xavier's Catholic Academy is a academy school, so fees and admission rules differ.
- •Much Woolton Catholic Primary School is co-educational and St Francis Xavier's Catholic Academy is boys.
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 Much Woolton Catholic Primary School better than St Francis Xavier's Catholic Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Much Woolton Catholic Primary School ranks higher (66.9 vs 28.2 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 Much Woolton Catholic Primary School and St Francis Xavier's Catholic Academy?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between Liverpool and Liverpool in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Much Woolton Catholic Primary School: 402. St Francis Xavier's Catholic Academy: 939. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Much Woolton Catholic Primary School and St Francis Xavier's Catholic Academy rank in North West?
Much Woolton Catholic Primary School is 534th of 2,286 and St Francis Xavier's Catholic Academy is 373rd of 536 among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).