Pleasant Street Primary School vs St Nicholas Catholic Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North West, England, 177 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Pleasant Street Primary School
Liverpool · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
225 students
St Nicholas Catholic Academy
Liverpool · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
157 students
| Measure | Pleasant Street Primary School Liverpool, North West | St Nicholas Catholic Academy Liverpool, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 44 Lower 50% | 29 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1185 of 2,286 | #1643 of 2,286 |
| National rank | #9322 of 15,697 | #12354 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 225 | 157 |
| Pupils on roll | 225 | 157 |
| Free school meals | 36.3% | 38.3% |
| Capacity filled | 86.5% | 74.8% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 64% | 45% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 7% | 10% |
| 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.pleasantstreetprimary.co.uk/ | www.stnicholasliverpool.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Pleasant Street Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (43.8 vs 29.3).
- •Pleasant Street Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (64% vs 45%).
- •St Nicholas Catholic Academy does better on ks2: higher standard (10% vs 7%).
- •Pleasant Street Primary School is the larger school with 225 students compared with 157.
- •Pleasant Street Primary School is a local authority school while St Nicholas Catholic Academy 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 Pleasant Street Primary School better than St Nicholas Catholic Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Pleasant Street Primary School ranks higher (43.8 vs 29.3 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 Pleasant Street Primary School and St Nicholas Catholic Academy?
About 177 m in a straight line, between Liverpool and Liverpool in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Pleasant Street Primary School: 225. St Nicholas Catholic Academy: 157. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Pleasant Street Primary School and St Nicholas Catholic Academy rank in North West?
Pleasant Street Primary School is 1185th of 2,286 and St Nicholas Catholic Academy is 1643rd of 2,286 among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).