Our Lady and St Swithin's Catholic Primary School vs St John Bosco Arts College
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North West, England, 1.1 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Our Lady and St Swithin's Catholic Primary School
Merseyside · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
219 students
St John Bosco Arts College
Croxteth · Local authority secondary · Ages 11–18
1,086 students
| Measure | Our Lady and St Swithin's Catholic Primary School Merseyside, North West | St John Bosco Arts College Croxteth, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 34 Lower 50% | 17 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1502 of 2,286 | #467 of 536 |
| National rank | #11523 of 15,697 | #3729 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 219 | 1,086 |
| Pupils on roll | 219 | 1,086 |
| Free school meals | 54.8% | 51.6% |
| Capacity filled | 86.9% | 102.1% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 55% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 10% | – |
| 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 | Merseyside | Croxteth |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | www.ourladyandstswithins.co.uk | www.stjohnboscoartscollege.com/ |
The verdict
- •Our Lady and St Swithin's Catholic Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (33.6 vs 17.0).
- •St John Bosco Arts College is the larger school with 1,086 students compared with 219.
- •Our Lady and St Swithin'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 Swithin's Catholic Primary School better than St John Bosco Arts College?
On the Success Index (England), Our Lady and St Swithin's Catholic Primary School ranks higher (33.6 vs 17.0 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 Our Lady and St Swithin's Catholic Primary School and St John Bosco Arts College?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Merseyside and Croxteth in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Our Lady and St Swithin's Catholic Primary School: 219. St John Bosco Arts College: 1,086. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Our Lady and St Swithin's Catholic Primary School and St John Bosco Arts College rank in North West?
Our Lady and St Swithin's Catholic Primary School is 1502nd 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).