Saint Edmund Arrowsmith Catholic Academy vs Whiston Willis Primary Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North West, England, 677 m 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
Whiston Willis Primary Academy
Prescot · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
419 students
| Measure | Saint Edmund Arrowsmith Catholic Academy Prescot, North West | Whiston Willis Primary Academy Prescot, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 11 Lower 50% | 35 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #510 of 536 | #1446 of 2,286 |
| National rank | #3943 of 4,090 | #11185 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–16 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 730 | 419 |
| Pupils on roll | 730 | 419 |
| Free school meals | 48.9% | 33.7% |
| Capacity filled | 69.5% | 118.7% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 63% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 2% |
| 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.whistonwillis.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Whiston Willis Primary Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (35.3 vs 10.5).
- •Saint Edmund Arrowsmith Catholic Academy is the larger school with 730 students compared with 419.
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 Whiston Willis Primary Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Whiston Willis Primary Academy ranks higher (35.3 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 Whiston Willis Primary Academy?
About 677 m in a straight line, between Prescot and Prescot in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Saint Edmund Arrowsmith Catholic Academy: 730. Whiston Willis Primary Academy: 419. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Saint Edmund Arrowsmith Catholic Academy and Whiston Willis Primary Academy rank in North West?
Saint Edmund Arrowsmith Catholic Academy is 510th of 536 and Whiston Willis Primary Academy is 1446th of 2,286 among secondary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).