Rack House Primary School vs Runnymede St Edward's Catholic Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North West, England, 42 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Rack House Primary School
Manchester · Local authority primary · Ages 2–11
460 students
Runnymede St Edward's Catholic Primary School
Liverpool · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
460 students
| Measure | Rack House Primary School Manchester, North West | Runnymede St Edward's Catholic Primary School Liverpool, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 69 Top 50% | 88 Top 10% |
| Region rank | #476 of 2,286 | #138 of 2,286 |
| National rank | #4049 of 15,697 | #1069 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 2–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 460 | 460 |
| Pupils on roll | 460 | 460 |
| Free school meals | 49.9% | 8% |
| Capacity filled | 90.2% | 91.6% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 79% | 82% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 16% | 15% |
| 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 | Manchester | Liverpool |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | www.rackhouseschool.org.uk/ | www.runnymede-school.org.uk |
The verdict
- •Runnymede St Edward's Catholic Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (87.8 vs 69.2).
- •Runnymede St Edward's Catholic Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (82% vs 79%).
- •Rack House Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (16% vs 15%).
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 Rack House Primary School better than Runnymede St Edward's Catholic Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Runnymede St Edward's Catholic Primary School ranks higher (87.8 vs 69.2 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 Rack House Primary School and Runnymede St Edward's Catholic Primary School?
About 42 km in a straight line, between Manchester and Liverpool in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Rack House Primary School: 460. Runnymede St Edward's Catholic Primary School: 460. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Rack House Primary School and Runnymede St Edward's Catholic Primary School rank in North West?
Rack House Primary School is 476th of 2,286 and Runnymede St Edward's Catholic Primary School is 138th of 2,286 among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).