Our Lady of Compassion Catholic Primary School vs St Luke's Church of England Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North West, England, 1.8 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Our Lady of Compassion Catholic Primary School
Liverpool · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
232 students
St Luke's Church of England Primary School
Formby · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
365 students
| Measure | Our Lady of Compassion Catholic Primary School Liverpool, North West | St Luke's Church of England Primary School Formby, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 84 Top 25% | 33 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #210 of 2,286 | #1534 of 2,286 |
| National rank | #1585 of 15,697 | #11746 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 232 | 365 |
| Pupils on roll | 232 | 365 |
| Free school meals | 9.8% | 12.3% |
| Capacity filled | 110.5% | 86.9% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 82% | 49% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 12% | 3% |
| 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 | Liverpool | Formby |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | www.olocprimary.co.uk/ | www.stlukes-formby.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Our Lady of Compassion Catholic Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (83.8 vs 32.5).
- •Our Lady of Compassion Catholic Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (82% vs 49%).
- •Our Lady of Compassion Catholic Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (12% vs 3%).
- •St Luke's Church of England Primary School is the larger school with 365 students compared with 232.
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 of Compassion Catholic Primary School better than St Luke's Church of England Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Our Lady of Compassion Catholic Primary School ranks higher (83.8 vs 32.5 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 of Compassion Catholic Primary School and St Luke's Church of England Primary School?
About 1.8 km in a straight line, between Liverpool and Formby in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Our Lady of Compassion Catholic Primary School: 232. St Luke's Church of England Primary School: 365. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Our Lady of Compassion Catholic Primary School and St Luke's Church of England Primary School rank in North West?
Our Lady of Compassion Catholic Primary School is 210th of 2,286 and St Luke's Church of England Primary School is 1534th of 2,286 among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).