North Walkden Primary School vs St Aidan's Catholic Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North West, England, 31 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
North Walkden Primary School
Manchester · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
220 students
St Aidan's Catholic Primary School
Liverpool · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
220 students
| Measure | North Walkden Primary School Manchester, North West | St Aidan's Catholic Primary School Liverpool, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 19 Lower 50% | 15 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1920 of 2,286 | #2059 of 2,286 |
| National rank | #14077 of 15,697 | #14672 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 220 | 220 |
| Pupils on roll | 220 | 220 |
| Free school meals | 45% | 38% |
| Capacity filled | 93.2% | 90.5% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 34% | 48% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 7% | 0% |
| 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 | Manchester | Liverpool |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | www.northwalkdenprimaryschool.co.uk | www.staidanscatholicprimary.com/ |
The verdict
- •North Walkden Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (19.4 vs 15.2).
- •St Aidan's Catholic Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (48% vs 34%).
- •North Walkden Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (7% 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 North Walkden Primary School better than St Aidan's Catholic Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), North Walkden Primary School ranks higher (19.4 vs 15.2 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 North Walkden Primary School and St Aidan's Catholic Primary School?
About 31 km in a straight line, between Manchester and Liverpool in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
North Walkden Primary School: 220. St Aidan's Catholic Primary School: 220. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do North Walkden Primary School and St Aidan's Catholic Primary School rank in North West?
North Walkden Primary School is 1920th of 2,286 and St Aidan's Catholic Primary School is 2059th of 2,286 among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).