Springwell Park Community Primary School vs St Philip's Church of England Controlled Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North West, England, 915 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Springwell Park Community Primary School
Bootle · Local authority primary · Ages 2–11
440 students
St Philip's Church of England Controlled Primary School
Liverpool · Local authority primary · Ages 5–11
197 students
| Measure | Springwell Park Community Primary School Bootle, North West | St Philip's Church of England Controlled Primary School Liverpool, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 7 Lower 50% | 21 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #2236 of 2,286 | #1879 of 2,286 |
| National rank | #15527 of 15,697 | #13793 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 2–11 | Ages 5–11 |
| Students | 440 | 197 |
| Pupils on roll | 440 | 197 |
| Free school meals | 46.5% | 24.9% |
| Capacity filled | 91.3% | 93.8% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 29% | 41% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 0% | 3% |
| 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 | Bootle | Liverpool |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | www.springwellparkprimary.co.uk/ | www.stphilipsprimaryschool-litherland.co.uk |
The verdict
- •St Philip's Church of England Controlled Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (21.3 vs 6.5).
- •St Philip's Church of England Controlled Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (41% vs 29%).
- •St Philip's Church of England Controlled Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (3% vs 0%).
- •Springwell Park Community Primary School is the larger school with 440 students compared with 197.
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 Springwell Park Community Primary School better than St Philip's Church of England Controlled Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), St Philip's Church of England Controlled Primary School ranks higher (21.3 vs 6.5 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 Springwell Park Community Primary School and St Philip's Church of England Controlled Primary School?
About 915 m in a straight line, between Bootle and Liverpool in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Springwell Park Community Primary School: 440. St Philip's Church of England Controlled Primary School: 197. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Springwell Park Community Primary School and St Philip's Church of England Controlled Primary School rank in North West?
Springwell Park Community Primary School is 2236th of 2,286 and St Philip's Church of England Controlled Primary School is 1879th of 2,286 among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).