Notre Dame Catholic Academy vs The Beacon Church of England Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North West, England, 438 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
The Beacon Church of England Primary School
Liverpool · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
474 students
| Measure | Notre Dame Catholic Academy Liverpool, North West | The Beacon Church of England Primary School Liverpool, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 12 Lower 50% | 45 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #504 of 536 | #1156 of 2,286 |
| National rank | #3912 of 4,090 | #9147 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–18 | Ages 2–11 |
| Students | 968 | 474 |
| Pupils on roll | 968 | 474 |
| Free school meals | 51.7% | 40.8% |
| Capacity filled | 92.2% | 139.4% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 58% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 15% |
| 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.beaconceprimary.co.uk |
The verdict
- •The Beacon Church of England Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (44.7 vs 11.6).
- •Notre Dame Catholic Academy is the larger school with 968 students compared with 474.
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 The Beacon Church of England Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), The Beacon Church of England Primary School ranks higher (44.7 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 The Beacon Church of England Primary School?
About 438 m in a straight line, between Liverpool and Liverpool in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Notre Dame Catholic Academy: 968. The Beacon Church of England Primary School: 474. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Notre Dame Catholic Academy and The Beacon Church of England Primary School rank in North West?
Notre Dame Catholic Academy is 504th of 536 and The Beacon Church of England Primary School is 1156th of 2,286 among secondary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).