Smithdown Primary School vs St Anne's Catholic Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North West, England, 455 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Smithdown Primary School
Liverpool · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
484 students
St Anne's Catholic Primary School
Liverpool · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
206 students
| Measure | Smithdown Primary School Liverpool, North West | St Anne's Catholic Primary School Liverpool, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 29 Lower 50% | 40 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1636 of 2,286 | #1285 of 2,286 |
| National rank | #12339 of 15,697 | #10109 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 484 | 206 |
| Pupils on roll | 484 | 206 |
| Free school meals | 54.1% | 54.5% |
| Capacity filled | 107.6% | 69.6% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 50% | 64% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 10% | 7% |
| 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.smithdownprimary.com/ | www.stannescatholicprimary.com |
The verdict
- •St Anne's Catholic Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (40.2 vs 29.4).
- •St Anne's Catholic Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (64% vs 50%).
- •Smithdown Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (10% vs 7%).
- •Smithdown Primary School is the larger school with 484 students compared with 206.
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 Smithdown Primary School better than St Anne's Catholic Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), St Anne's Catholic Primary School ranks higher (40.2 vs 29.4 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 Smithdown Primary School and St Anne's Catholic Primary School?
About 455 m in a straight line, between Liverpool and Liverpool in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Smithdown Primary School: 484. St Anne's Catholic Primary School: 206. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Smithdown Primary School and St Anne's Catholic Primary School rank in North West?
Smithdown Primary School is 1636th of 2,286 and St Anne's Catholic Primary School is 1285th of 2,286 among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).