Notre Dame Catholic Academy vs St John's Catholic Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North West, England, 888 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Notre Dame Catholic Academy
Liverpool · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
968 students
St John's Catholic Primary School
Liverpool · Local authority primary · Ages 2–11
524 students
| Measure | Notre Dame Catholic Academy Liverpool, North West | St John's Catholic Primary School Liverpool, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 12 Lower 50% | 55 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #504 of 536 | #839 of 2,286 |
| National rank | #3912 of 4,090 | #6984 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–18 | Ages 2–11 |
| Students | 968 | 524 |
| Pupils on roll | 968 | 524 |
| Free school meals | 51.7% | 28.3% |
| Capacity filled | 92.2% | 124.8% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 67% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 10% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 31.0 | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 21.5% | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 35.6% | – |
| EBacc average points | 2.32 | – |
| A level points per entry | 27.0 | – |
| town | Liverpool | Liverpool |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | notredameliverpool.com/ | www.stjohnskirkdale.co.uk/page/?title=Admissions&pid=877 |
The verdict
- •St John's Catholic Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (54.6 vs 11.6).
- •Notre Dame Catholic Academy is the larger school with 968 students compared with 524.
- •Notre Dame Catholic Academy is a academy school while St John's Catholic Primary School 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 Notre Dame Catholic Academy better than St John's Catholic Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), St John's Catholic Primary School ranks higher (54.6 vs 11.6 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 Notre Dame Catholic Academy and St John's Catholic Primary School?
About 888 m in a straight line, between Liverpool and Liverpool in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Notre Dame Catholic Academy: 968. St John's Catholic Primary School: 524. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Notre Dame Catholic Academy and St John's Catholic Primary School rank in North West?
Notre Dame Catholic Academy is 504th of 536 and St John's Catholic Primary School is 839th of 2,286 among secondary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).