Park View Academy vs St Columba's Catholic Primary 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.
Park View Academy
Liverpool · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
375 students
St Columba's Catholic Primary School
Liverpool · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
224 students
| Measure | Park View Academy Liverpool, North West | St Columba's Catholic Primary School Liverpool, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 37 Lower 50% | 27 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1374 of 2,286 | #1727 of 2,286 |
| National rank | #10737 of 15,697 | #12874 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 375 | 224 |
| Pupils on roll | 375 | 224 |
| Free school meals | 61.7% | 53.5% |
| Capacity filled | 91.7% | 90% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 66% | 52% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 4% | 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 | Liverpool | Liverpool |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | deantrustparkview.co.uk | stcolumbasknowsley.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Park View Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (37.4 vs 26.7).
- •Park View Academy does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (66% vs 52%).
- •St Columba's Catholic Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (7% vs 4%).
- •Park View Academy is the larger school with 375 students compared with 224.
- •Park View Academy is a academy school while St Columba's Catholic 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 Park View Academy better than St Columba's Catholic Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Park View Academy ranks higher (37.4 vs 26.7 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 Park View Academy and St Columba's Catholic Primary School?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Liverpool and Liverpool in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Park View Academy: 375. St Columba's Catholic Primary School: 224. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Park View Academy and St Columba's Catholic Primary School rank in North West?
Park View Academy is 1374th of 2,286 and St Columba's Catholic Primary School is 1727th of 2,286 among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).