St Andrew's CofE Primary School vs St John Plessington Catholic College
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North West, England, 387 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
St Andrew's CofE Primary School
Wirral · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
205 students
St John Plessington Catholic College
Wirral · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,556 students
| Measure | St Andrew's CofE Primary School Wirral, North West | St John Plessington Catholic College Wirral, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 71 Top 25% | 20 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #441 of 2,286 | #437 of 536 |
| National rank | #3755 of 15,697 | #3562 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 205 | 1,556 |
| Pupils on roll | 205 | 1,556 |
| Free school meals | 13.2% | 42.6% |
| Capacity filled | 97.6% | 86.4% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 37.2 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 28.5% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 49.8% |
| EBacc average points | – | 3.11 |
| A level points per entry | – | 27.2 |
| town | Wirral | Wirral |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | standrews.wirral.sch.uk/ | www.stjohnplessington.com |
The verdict
- •St Andrew's CofE Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (70.9 vs 19.8).
- •St John Plessington Catholic College is the larger school with 1,556 students compared with 205.
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 Andrew's CofE Primary School better than St John Plessington Catholic College?
On the Success Index (England), St Andrew's CofE Primary School ranks higher (70.9 vs 19.8 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 Andrew's CofE Primary School and St John Plessington Catholic College?
About 387 m in a straight line, between Wirral and Wirral in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
St Andrew's CofE Primary School: 205. St John Plessington Catholic College: 1,556. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do St Andrew's CofE Primary School and St John Plessington Catholic College rank in North West?
St Andrew's CofE Primary School is 441st of 2,286 and St John Plessington Catholic College is 437th of 536 among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).