Our Lady Star of the Sea Catholic Primary School vs The Acorns Primary and Nursery School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North West, England, 1.2 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Our Lady Star of the Sea Catholic Primary School
ELLESMERE PORT · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
290 students
The Acorns Primary and Nursery School
Ellesmere Port · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
356 students
| Measure | Our Lady Star of the Sea Catholic Primary School ELLESMERE PORT, North West | The Acorns Primary and Nursery School Ellesmere Port, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 39 Lower 50% | 31 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1319 of 2,286 | #1588 of 2,286 |
| National rank | #10340 of 15,697 | #12008 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 2–11 |
| Students | 290 | 356 |
| Pupils on roll | 290 | 356 |
| Free school meals | 23.6% | 48.5% |
| Capacity filled | 69% | 90.4% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 62% | 56% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 3% | 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 | ELLESMERE PORT | Ellesmere Port |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | www.ourladystar.cheshire.sch.uk | www.theacornsprimary.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Our Lady Star of the Sea Catholic Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (39.1 vs 31.2).
- •Our Lady Star of the Sea Catholic Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (62% vs 56%).
- •The Acorns Primary and Nursery School does better on ks2: higher standard (7% vs 3%).
- •The Acorns Primary and Nursery School is the larger school with 356 students compared with 290.
- •Our Lady Star of the Sea Catholic Primary School is a local authority school while The Acorns Primary and Nursery 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 Star of the Sea Catholic Primary School better than The Acorns Primary and Nursery School?
On the Success Index (England), Our Lady Star of the Sea Catholic Primary School ranks higher (39.1 vs 31.2 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 Star of the Sea Catholic Primary School and The Acorns Primary and Nursery School?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between ELLESMERE PORT and Ellesmere Port in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Our Lady Star of the Sea Catholic Primary School: 290. The Acorns Primary and Nursery School: 356. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Our Lady Star of the Sea Catholic Primary School and The Acorns Primary and Nursery School rank in North West?
Our Lady Star of the Sea Catholic Primary School is 1319th of 2,286 and The Acorns Primary and Nursery School is 1588th of 2,286 among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).