Our Lady Mother of the Saviour Catholic Primary School vs St Mary's Church of England 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.
Our Lady Mother of the Saviour Catholic Primary School
Runcorn · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
178 students
St Mary's Church of England Primary School
Runcorn · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
184 students
| Measure | Our Lady Mother of the Saviour Catholic Primary School Runcorn, North West | St Mary's Church of England Primary School Runcorn, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 45 Lower 50% | 29 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1145 of 2,286 | #1637 of 2,286 |
| National rank | #9055 of 15,697 | #12341 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 178 | 184 |
| Pupils on roll | 178 | 184 |
| Free school meals | 52.2% | 47.3% |
| Capacity filled | 84.8% | 75.1% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 72% | 58% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 3% | 4% |
| 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 | Runcorn | Runcorn |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | www.ourladysruncorn.halton.sch.uk | st-marys.halton.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Our Lady Mother of the Saviour Catholic Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (45.1 vs 29.4).
- •Our Lady Mother of the Saviour Catholic Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (72% vs 58%).
- •St Mary's Church of England Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (4% vs 3%).
- •St Mary's Church of England Primary School is the larger school with 184 students compared with 178.
- •Our Lady Mother of the Saviour Catholic Primary School is a local authority school while St Mary's Church of England Primary School is a academy 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 Our Lady Mother of the Saviour Catholic Primary School better than St Mary's Church of England Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Our Lady Mother of the Saviour Catholic Primary School ranks higher (45.1 vs 29.4 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 Mother of the Saviour Catholic Primary School and St Mary's Church of England Primary School?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Runcorn and Runcorn in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Our Lady Mother of the Saviour Catholic Primary School: 178. St Mary's Church of England Primary School: 184. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Our Lady Mother of the Saviour Catholic Primary School and St Mary's Church of England Primary School rank in North West?
Our Lady Mother of the Saviour Catholic Primary School is 1145th of 2,286 and St Mary's Church of England Primary School is 1637th of 2,286 among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).