Northwood Community Primary School (With Designated Special Provision) vs St Joseph the Worker Catholic Primary School
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.
Northwood Community Primary School (With Designated Special Provision)
Kirkby · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
471 students
St Joseph the Worker Catholic Primary School
Liverpool · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
237 students
| Measure | Northwood Community Primary School (With Designated Special Provision) Kirkby, North West | St Joseph the Worker Catholic Primary School Liverpool, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 22 Lower 50% | 20 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1872 of 2,286 | #1904 of 2,286 |
| National rank | #13693 of 15,697 | #13987 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 471 | 237 |
| Pupils on roll | 471 | 237 |
| Free school meals | 64.8% | 34.6% |
| Capacity filled | 82.3% | 112.9% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 51% | 53% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 5% | 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 | Kirkby | Liverpool |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | www.northwoodcommunityprimaryschool.co.uk | www.stjosephtheworkercps.co.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Northwood Community Primary School (With Designated Special Provision) scores higher on the Success Index (England) (21.9 vs 20.0).
- •St Joseph the Worker Catholic Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (53% vs 51%).
- •Northwood Community Primary School (With Designated Special Provision) does better on ks2: higher standard (5% vs 0%).
- •Northwood Community Primary School (With Designated Special Provision) is the larger school with 471 students compared with 237.
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 Northwood Community Primary School (With Designated Special Provision) better than St Joseph the Worker Catholic Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Northwood Community Primary School (With Designated Special Provision) ranks higher (21.9 vs 20.0 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 Northwood Community Primary School (With Designated Special Provision) and St Joseph the Worker Catholic Primary School?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Kirkby and Liverpool in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Northwood Community Primary School (With Designated Special Provision): 471. St Joseph the Worker Catholic Primary School: 237. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Northwood Community Primary School (With Designated Special Provision) and St Joseph the Worker Catholic Primary School rank in North West?
Northwood Community Primary School (With Designated Special Provision) is 1872nd of 2,286 and St Joseph the Worker Catholic Primary School is 1904th of 2,286 among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).