St Ambrose Catholic Academy vs St Mark's Catholic Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North West, England, 2.5 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
St Ambrose Catholic Academy
Liverpool · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
181 students
St Mark's Catholic Primary School
Liverpool · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
217 students
| Measure | St Ambrose Catholic Academy Liverpool, North West | St Mark's Catholic Primary School Liverpool, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 44 Lower 50% | 35 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1195 of 2,286 | #1443 of 2,286 |
| National rank | #9379 of 15,697 | #11166 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 181 | 217 |
| Pupils on roll | 181 | 217 |
| Free school meals | 72.8% | 39.2% |
| Capacity filled | 76.7% | 103.3% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 72% | 67% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 3% | 0% |
| 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.stambroseprimary.co.uk | www.stmarkshalewood.org.uk |
The verdict
- •St Ambrose Catholic Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (43.6 vs 35.4).
- •St Ambrose Catholic Academy does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (72% vs 67%).
- •St Ambrose Catholic Academy does better on ks2: higher standard (3% vs 0%).
- •St Mark's Catholic Primary School is the larger school with 217 students compared with 181.
- •St Ambrose Catholic Academy is a academy school while St Mark's Catholic 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 St Ambrose Catholic Academy better than St Mark's Catholic Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), St Ambrose Catholic Academy ranks higher (43.6 vs 35.4 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 St Ambrose Catholic Academy and St Mark's Catholic Primary School?
About 2.5 km in a straight line, between Liverpool and Liverpool in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
St Ambrose Catholic Academy: 181. St Mark's Catholic Primary School: 217. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do St Ambrose Catholic Academy and St Mark's Catholic Primary School rank in North West?
St Ambrose Catholic Academy is 1195th of 2,286 and St Mark's Catholic Primary School is 1443rd of 2,286 among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).