Plantation Primary School vs St Andrew the Apostle Catholic Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North West, England, 1.1 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Plantation Primary School
Liverpool · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
485 students
St Andrew the Apostle Catholic Primary School
Liverpool · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
241 students
| Measure | Plantation Primary School Liverpool, North West | St Andrew the Apostle Catholic Primary School Liverpool, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 38 Lower 50% | 34 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1367 of 2,286 | #1497 of 2,286 |
| National rank | #10671 of 15,697 | #11504 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 485 | 241 |
| Pupils on roll | 485 | 241 |
| Free school meals | 28.5% | 17.2% |
| Capacity filled | 77% | 114.8% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 57% | 59% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 7% | 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 | Liverpool | Liverpool |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | www.plantationprimary.com | www.standrewapostle.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Plantation Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (37.7 vs 33.7).
- •St Andrew the Apostle Catholic Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (59% vs 57%).
- •Plantation Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (7% vs 0%).
- •Plantation Primary School is the larger school with 485 students compared with 241.
- •Plantation Primary School is a academy school while St Andrew the Apostle 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 Plantation Primary School better than St Andrew the Apostle Catholic Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Plantation Primary School ranks higher (37.7 vs 33.7 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 Plantation Primary School and St Andrew the Apostle Catholic Primary School?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Liverpool and Liverpool in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Plantation Primary School: 485. St Andrew the Apostle Catholic Primary School: 241. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Plantation Primary School and St Andrew the Apostle Catholic Primary School rank in North West?
Plantation Primary School is 1367th of 2,286 and St Andrew the Apostle Catholic Primary School is 1497th of 2,286 among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).