St Andrew's Methodist Primary School vs St Leo's and Southmead Catholic Primary School Serving the Community
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North West, England, 28 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
St Andrew's Methodist Primary School
Manchester · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
229 students
St Leo's and Southmead Catholic Primary School Serving the Community
Prescot · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
229 students
| Measure | St Andrew's Methodist Primary School Manchester, North West | St Leo's and Southmead Catholic Primary School Serving the Community Prescot, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 51 Top 50% | 52 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #962 of 2,286 | #931 of 2,286 |
| National rank | #7827 of 15,697 | #7666 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 229 | 229 |
| Pupils on roll | 229 | 229 |
| Free school meals | 30.1% | 40.4% |
| Capacity filled | 95.4% | 87.7% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 77% | 74% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 0% | 4% |
| 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 | Manchester | Prescot |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | www.standrewsmethodistschool.co.uk/ | stleossouthmead.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (England) scores (50.7 vs 51.5).
- •St Andrew's Methodist Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (77% vs 74%).
- •St Leo's and Southmead Catholic Primary School Serving the Community does better on ks2: higher standard (4% vs 0%).
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 Methodist Primary School better than St Leo's and Southmead Catholic Primary School Serving the Community?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (England). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are St Andrew's Methodist Primary School and St Leo's and Southmead Catholic Primary School Serving the Community?
About 28 km in a straight line, between Manchester and Prescot in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
St Andrew's Methodist Primary School: 229. St Leo's and Southmead Catholic Primary School Serving the Community: 229. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do St Andrew's Methodist Primary School and St Leo's and Southmead Catholic Primary School Serving the Community rank in North West?
St Andrew's Methodist Primary School is 962nd of 2,286 and St Leo's and Southmead Catholic Primary School Serving the Community is 931st of 2,286 among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).