Runnymede St Edward's Catholic Primary School vs West Derby School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North West, England, 875 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Runnymede St Edward's Catholic Primary School
Liverpool · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
460 students
West Derby School
Liverpool · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,011 students
| Measure | Runnymede St Edward's Catholic Primary School Liverpool, North West | West Derby School Liverpool, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 88 Top 10% | 38 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #138 of 2,286 | #305 of 536 |
| National rank | #1069 of 15,697 | #2566 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 460 | 1,011 |
| Pupils on roll | 460 | 1,011 |
| Free school meals | 8% | 39.6% |
| Capacity filled | 91.6% | 94.2% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 82% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 15% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 42.0 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 42.1% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 64.9% |
| EBacc average points | – | 3.75 |
| A level points per entry | – | 33.3 |
| town | Liverpool | Liverpool |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | www.runnymede-school.org.uk | www.westderbyschool.org |
The verdict
- •Runnymede St Edward's Catholic Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (87.8 vs 37.9).
- •West Derby School is the larger school with 1,011 students compared with 460.
- •Runnymede St Edward's Catholic Primary School is a local authority school while West Derby School is a academy school, so fees and admission rules differ.
- •Runnymede St Edward's Catholic Primary School is co-educational and West Derby School is boys.
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 Runnymede St Edward's Catholic Primary School better than West Derby School?
On the Success Index (England), Runnymede St Edward's Catholic Primary School ranks higher (87.8 vs 37.9 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 Runnymede St Edward's Catholic Primary School and West Derby School?
About 875 m in a straight line, between Liverpool and Liverpool in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Runnymede St Edward's Catholic Primary School: 460. West Derby School: 1,011. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Runnymede St Edward's Catholic Primary School and West Derby School rank in North West?
Runnymede St Edward's Catholic Primary School is 138th of 2,286 and West Derby School is 305th of 536 among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).