New Park Primary School vs St Sebastian's Catholic Primary School and Nursery
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North West, England, 1.1 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
New Park Primary School
Liverpool · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
464 students
St Sebastian's Catholic Primary School and Nursery
Liverpool · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
238 students
| Measure | New Park Primary School Liverpool, North West | St Sebastian's Catholic Primary School and Nursery Liverpool, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 29 Lower 50% | 41 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1644 of 2,286 | #1278 of 2,286 |
| National rank | #12374 of 15,697 | #10047 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 464 | 238 |
| Pupils on roll | 464 | 238 |
| Free school meals | 43.1% | 36.4% |
| Capacity filled | 122.8% | 90.8% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 56% | 63% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 5% | 6% |
| 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 | Liverpool |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | www.newparkprimary.com | www.stsebastiansliverpool.co.uk |
The verdict
- •St Sebastian's Catholic Primary School and Nursery scores higher on the Success Index (England) (40.5 vs 29.2).
- •St Sebastian's Catholic Primary School and Nursery does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (63% vs 56%).
- •St Sebastian's Catholic Primary School and Nursery does better on ks2: higher standard (6% vs 5%).
- •New Park Primary School is the larger school with 464 students compared with 238.
- •New Park Primary School is a academy school while St Sebastian's Catholic Primary School and Nursery is a local authority 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 New Park Primary School better than St Sebastian's Catholic Primary School and Nursery?
On the Success Index (England), St Sebastian's Catholic Primary School and Nursery ranks higher (40.5 vs 29.2 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 New Park Primary School and St Sebastian's Catholic Primary School and Nursery?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Liverpool and Liverpool in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
New Park Primary School: 464. St Sebastian's Catholic Primary School and Nursery: 238. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do New Park Primary School and St Sebastian's Catholic Primary School and Nursery rank in North West?
New Park Primary School is 1644th of 2,286 and St Sebastian's Catholic Primary School and Nursery is 1278th of 2,286 among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).