Our Lady of Good Help Catholic Primary School vs The Blue Coat School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North West, England, 769 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Our Lady of Good Help Catholic Primary School
Liverpool · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
157 students
The Blue Coat School
Liverpool · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,232 students
| Measure | Our Lady of Good Help Catholic Primary School Liverpool, North West | The Blue Coat School Liverpool, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 48 Lower 50% | 96 Top 5% |
| Region rank | #1067 of 2,286 | #8 of 536 |
| National rank | #8521 of 15,697 | #69 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 157 | 1,232 |
| Pupils on roll | 157 | 1,232 |
| Free school meals | 47.1% | 13.3% |
| Capacity filled | 74.8% | 94.8% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 72% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 4% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 79.5 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 97.7% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 98.9% |
| EBacc average points | – | 7.80 |
| A level points per entry | – | 47.3 |
| town | Liverpool | Liverpool |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | www.olgh.co.uk/ | www.bluecoatschoolliverpool.org.uk/ |
The verdict
- •The Blue Coat School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (96.3 vs 47.6).
- •The Blue Coat School is the larger school with 1,232 students compared with 157.
- •Our Lady of Good Help Catholic Primary School is a local authority school while The Blue Coat 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.
Free academic assessment
Torn between two schools? Start with your child.
Whichever you choose, a free Success Tutoring assessment shows exactly where your child is in English and Maths and how to get ahead before the next school year.
- Personalised learning plan mapped to the Australian Curriculum
- English & Maths from Kindergarten to Year 12
- Flexible memberships, no lock-in contracts
- Centres across NSW, VIC, QLD, WA, SA and ACT
Frequently asked questions
Is Our Lady of Good Help Catholic Primary School better than The Blue Coat School?
On the Success Index (England), The Blue Coat School ranks higher (96.3 vs 47.6 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 Our Lady of Good Help Catholic Primary School and The Blue Coat School?
About 769 m in a straight line, between Liverpool and Liverpool in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Our Lady of Good Help Catholic Primary School: 157. The Blue Coat School: 1,232. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Our Lady of Good Help Catholic Primary School and The Blue Coat School rank in North West?
Our Lady of Good Help Catholic Primary School is 1067th of 2,286 and The Blue Coat School is 8th of 536 among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).