Saint Edmund Arrowsmith Catholic Academy vs St Mary and St Paul's CofE Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North West, England, 1.3 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Saint Edmund Arrowsmith Catholic Academy
Prescot · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
730 students
St Mary and St Paul's CofE Primary School
Prescot · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
230 students
| Measure | Saint Edmund Arrowsmith Catholic Academy Prescot, North West | St Mary and St Paul's CofE Primary School Prescot, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 11 Lower 50% | 12 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #510 of 536 | #2135 of 2,286 |
| National rank | #3943 of 4,090 | #15071 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–16 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 730 | 230 |
| Pupils on roll | 730 | 230 |
| Free school meals | 48.9% | 51.8% |
| Capacity filled | 69.5% | 109.5% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 47% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 0% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 30.2 | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 11.3% | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 34.6% | – |
| EBacc average points | 2.46 | – |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Prescot | Prescot |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | www.stedmundarrowsmithcatholicacademy.org | www.stmaryandstpauls.org.uk/ |
The verdict
- •St Mary and St Paul's CofE Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (11.8 vs 10.5).
- •Saint Edmund Arrowsmith Catholic Academy is the larger school with 730 students compared with 230.
- •Saint Edmund Arrowsmith Catholic Academy is a academy school while St Mary and St Paul's CofE 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 Saint Edmund Arrowsmith Catholic Academy better than St Mary and St Paul's CofE Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), St Mary and St Paul's CofE Primary School ranks higher (11.8 vs 10.5 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 Saint Edmund Arrowsmith Catholic Academy and St Mary and St Paul's CofE Primary School?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Prescot and Prescot in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Saint Edmund Arrowsmith Catholic Academy: 730. St Mary and St Paul's CofE Primary School: 230. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Saint Edmund Arrowsmith Catholic Academy and St Mary and St Paul's CofE Primary School rank in North West?
Saint Edmund Arrowsmith Catholic Academy is 510th of 536 and St Mary and St Paul's CofE Primary School is 2135th of 2,286 among secondary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).