Our Lady and St Philomena's Catholic Primary School vs St John Bosco Arts College
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North West, England, 1.0 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Our Lady and St Philomena's Catholic Primary School
Liverpool · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
216 students
St John Bosco Arts College
Croxteth · Local authority secondary · Ages 11–18
1,086 students
| Measure | Our Lady and St Philomena's Catholic Primary School Liverpool, North West | St John Bosco Arts College Croxteth, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 17 Lower 50% | 17 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #2000 of 2,286 | #467 of 536 |
| National rank | #14378 of 15,697 | #3729 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 216 | 1,086 |
| Pupils on roll | 216 | 1,086 |
| Free school meals | 57.7% | 51.6% |
| Capacity filled | 91.5% | 102.1% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 55% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 0% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 39.4 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 19.5% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 44.4% |
| EBacc average points | – | 3.55 |
| A level points per entry | – | 23.8 |
| town | Liverpool | Croxteth |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | www.olasp.co.uk | www.stjohnboscoartscollege.com/ |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (England) scores (17.4 vs 17.0).
- •St John Bosco Arts College is the larger school with 1,086 students compared with 216.
- •Our Lady and St Philomena's Catholic Primary School is co-educational and St John Bosco Arts College is girls.
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 Our Lady and St Philomena's Catholic Primary School better than St John Bosco Arts College?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (England). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Our Lady and St Philomena's Catholic Primary School and St John Bosco Arts College?
About 1.0 km in a straight line, between Liverpool and Croxteth in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Our Lady and St Philomena's Catholic Primary School: 216. St John Bosco Arts College: 1,086. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Our Lady and St Philomena's Catholic Primary School and St John Bosco Arts College rank in North West?
Our Lady and St Philomena's Catholic Primary School is 2000th of 2,286 and St John Bosco Arts College is 467th of 536 among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).