Northway Primary School vs St Thomas Church of England Primary School, Lydiate
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North West, England, 542 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Northway Primary School
Liverpool · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
370 students
St Thomas Church of England Primary School, Lydiate
Liverpool · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
236 students
| Measure | Northway Primary School Liverpool, North West | St Thomas Church of England Primary School, Lydiate Liverpool, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 62 Top 50% | 90 Top 10% |
| Region rank | #658 of 2,286 | #103 of 2,286 |
| National rank | #5545 of 15,697 | #821 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 370 | 236 |
| Pupils on roll | 370 | 236 |
| Free school meals | 11.6% | 6.8% |
| Capacity filled | 117.5% | 98.3% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 72% | 86% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 4% | 14% |
| 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.northwayprimary.co.uk | www.stthomaslydiate.co.uk/ |
The verdict
- •St Thomas Church of England Primary School, Lydiate scores higher on the Success Index (England) (89.9 vs 61.5).
- •St Thomas Church of England Primary School, Lydiate does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (86% vs 72%).
- •St Thomas Church of England Primary School, Lydiate does better on ks2: higher standard (14% vs 4%).
- •Northway Primary School is the larger school with 370 students compared with 236.
- •Northway Primary School is a local authority school while St Thomas Church of England Primary School, Lydiate is a academy 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 Northway Primary School better than St Thomas Church of England Primary School, Lydiate?
On the Success Index (England), St Thomas Church of England Primary School, Lydiate ranks higher (89.9 vs 61.5 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 Northway Primary School and St Thomas Church of England Primary School, Lydiate?
About 542 m in a straight line, between Liverpool and Liverpool in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Northway Primary School: 370. St Thomas Church of England Primary School, Lydiate: 236. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Northway Primary School and St Thomas Church of England Primary School, Lydiate rank in North West?
Northway Primary School is 658th of 2,286 and St Thomas Church of England Primary School, Lydiate is 103rd of 2,286 among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).