Netherton Moss Primary School vs St Margaret Ward Catholic 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.
Netherton Moss Primary School
Bootle · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
223 students
St Margaret Ward Catholic Primary School
Sale · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
223 students
| Measure | Netherton Moss Primary School Bootle, North West | St Margaret Ward Catholic Primary School Sale, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 16 Lower 50% | 43 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #2051 of 2,286 | #1226 of 2,286 |
| National rank | #14629 of 15,697 | #9580 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 223 | 223 |
| Pupils on roll | 223 | 223 |
| Free school meals | 58.9% | 34.6% |
| Capacity filled | 106.2% | 106.2% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 53% | 55% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 0% | 15% |
| 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 | Bootle | Sale |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | www.nethertonmoss.co.uk/ | www.smwprimary.net |
The verdict
- •St Margaret Ward Catholic Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (42.7 vs 15.5).
- •St Margaret Ward Catholic Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (55% vs 53%).
- •St Margaret Ward Catholic Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (15% vs 0%).
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 Netherton Moss Primary School better than St Margaret Ward Catholic Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), St Margaret Ward Catholic Primary School ranks higher (42.7 vs 15.5 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 Netherton Moss Primary School and St Margaret Ward Catholic Primary School?
About 42 km in a straight line, between Bootle and Sale in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Netherton Moss Primary School: 223. St Margaret Ward Catholic Primary School: 223. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Netherton Moss Primary School and St Margaret Ward Catholic Primary School rank in North West?
Netherton Moss Primary School is 2051st of 2,286 and St Margaret Ward Catholic Primary School is 1226th of 2,286 among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).