Our Lady Star of the Sea Catholic Primary School vs Thomas Gray Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North West, England, 904 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Our Lady Star of the Sea Catholic Primary School
Select · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
208 students
Thomas Gray Primary School
Bootle · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
318 students
| Measure | Our Lady Star of the Sea Catholic Primary School Select, North West | Thomas Gray Primary School Bootle, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 9 Lower 50% | 1 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #2190 of 2,286 | #2286 of 2,286 |
| National rank | #15370 of 15,697 | #15695 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 2–11 |
| Students | 208 | 318 |
| Pupils on roll | 208 | 318 |
| Free school meals | 70.9% | 69.2% |
| Capacity filled | 113% | 151.4% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 44% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 0% | – |
| 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 | Select | Bootle |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | www.ourlady-starofthesea.org.uk | www.thomasgrayprimary.co.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Our Lady Star of the Sea Catholic Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (8.7 vs 0.9).
- •Thomas Gray Primary School is the larger school with 318 students compared with 208.
- •Our Lady Star of the Sea Catholic Primary School is a local authority school while Thomas Gray 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 Star of the Sea Catholic Primary School better than Thomas Gray Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Our Lady Star of the Sea Catholic Primary School ranks higher (8.7 vs 0.9 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 Thomas Gray Primary School?
About 904 m in a straight line, between Select and Bootle in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Our Lady Star of the Sea Catholic Primary School: 208. Thomas Gray Primary School: 318. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Our Lady Star of the Sea Catholic Primary School and Thomas Gray Primary School rank in North West?
Our Lady Star of the Sea Catholic Primary School is 2190th of 2,286 and Thomas Gray Primary School is 2286th of 2,286 among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).