Somerville Primary School vs St Matthew's Catholic Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North West, England, 7.0 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Somerville Primary School
Wallasey · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
379 students
St Matthew's Catholic Primary School
Liverpool · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
379 students
| Measure | Somerville Primary School Wallasey, North West | St Matthew's Catholic Primary School Liverpool, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 28 Lower 50% | 37 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1685 of 2,286 | #1376 of 2,286 |
| National rank | #12638 of 15,697 | #10742 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 379 | 379 |
| Pupils on roll | 379 | 379 |
| Free school meals | 61.5% | 29.3% |
| Capacity filled | 72.2% | 100% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 56% | 57% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 6% | 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 | Wallasey | Liverpool |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | www.somerville.wirral.sch.uk/ | matthews.school/ |
The verdict
- •St Matthew's Catholic Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (37.4 vs 27.9).
- •St Matthew's Catholic Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (57% vs 56%).
- •St Matthew's Catholic Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (7% vs 6%).
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 Somerville Primary School better than St Matthew's Catholic Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), St Matthew's Catholic Primary School ranks higher (37.4 vs 27.9 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 Somerville Primary School and St Matthew's Catholic Primary School?
About 7.0 km in a straight line, between Wallasey and Liverpool in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Somerville Primary School: 379. St Matthew's Catholic Primary School: 379. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Somerville Primary School and St Matthew's Catholic Primary School rank in North West?
Somerville Primary School is 1685th of 2,286 and St Matthew's Catholic Primary School is 1376th of 2,286 among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).