Our Lady of Walsingham Primary School vs St Oswald's Church of England Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North West, England, 545 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Our Lady of Walsingham Primary School
Bootle · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
204 students
St Oswald's Church of England Primary School
Bootle · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
223 students
| Measure | Our Lady of Walsingham Primary School Bootle, North West | St Oswald's Church of England Primary School Bootle, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 7 Lower 50% | 59 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #2233 of 2,286 | #735 of 2,286 |
| National rank | #15519 of 15,697 | #6082 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 204 | 223 |
| Pupils on roll | 204 | 223 |
| Free school meals | 49.2% | 41.6% |
| Capacity filled | 97.1% | 106.2% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 32% | 77% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 0% | 7% |
| 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 | Bootle | Bootle |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | www.olwcatholicprimary.org | www.stoswaldsnetherton.com |
The verdict
- •St Oswald's Church of England Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (58.9 vs 6.6).
- •St Oswald's Church of England Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (77% vs 32%).
- •St Oswald's Church of England Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (7% vs 0%).
- •St Oswald's Church of England Primary School is the larger school with 223 students compared with 204.
- •Our Lady of Walsingham Primary School is a academy school while St Oswald's Church of England Primary School is a local authority 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 of Walsingham Primary School better than St Oswald's Church of England Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), St Oswald's Church of England Primary School ranks higher (58.9 vs 6.6 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 Walsingham Primary School and St Oswald's Church of England Primary School?
About 545 m in a straight line, between Bootle and Bootle in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Our Lady of Walsingham Primary School: 204. St Oswald's Church of England Primary School: 223. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Our Lady of Walsingham Primary School and St Oswald's Church of England Primary School rank in North West?
Our Lady of Walsingham Primary School is 2233rd of 2,286 and St Oswald's Church of England Primary School is 735th of 2,286 among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).