Navigation Primary School vs Northcote Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North West, England, 41 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Navigation Primary School
Altrincham · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
444 students
Northcote Primary School
Liverpool · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
445 students
| Measure | Navigation Primary School Altrincham, North West | Northcote Primary School Liverpool, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 76 Top 25% | 16 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #335 of 2,286 | #2035 of 2,286 |
| National rank | #2835 of 15,697 | #14559 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 444 | 445 |
| Pupils on roll | 444 | 445 |
| Free school meals | 8.4% | 51.3% |
| Capacity filled | 105.7% | 98.9% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 72% | 45% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 13% | 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 | Altrincham | Liverpool |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | www.navigationprimary.com | www.northcoteschool.com |
The verdict
- •Navigation Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (75.8 vs 16.1).
- •Navigation Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (72% vs 45%).
- •Navigation Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (13% vs 3%).
- •Northcote Primary School is the larger school with 445 students compared with 444.
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 Navigation Primary School better than Northcote Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Navigation Primary School ranks higher (75.8 vs 16.1 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 Navigation Primary School and Northcote Primary School?
About 41 km in a straight line, between Altrincham and Liverpool in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Navigation Primary School: 444. Northcote Primary School: 445. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Navigation Primary School and Northcote Primary School rank in North West?
Navigation Primary School is 335th of 2,286 and Northcote Primary School is 2035th of 2,286 among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).