St Ann's Church of England Primary School vs St Kentigern's RC Primary School, a Voluntary Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North West, England, 35 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
St Ann's Church of England Primary School
Prescot · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
404 students
St Kentigern's RC Primary School, a Voluntary Academy
Manchester · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
404 students
| Measure | St Ann's Church of England Primary School Prescot, North West | St Kentigern's RC Primary School, a Voluntary Academy Manchester, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 75 Top 25% | 60 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #354 of 2,286 | #716 of 2,286 |
| National rank | #2953 of 15,697 | #5949 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 404 | 404 |
| Pupils on roll | 404 | 404 |
| Free school meals | 9.7% | 47.5% |
| Capacity filled | 96.2% | 96.2% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 75% | 71% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 10% | 14% |
| 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 | Prescot | Manchester |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | www.rainhillstanns.co.uk/ | www.st-kentigerns.manchester.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •St Ann's Church of England Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (75.2 vs 59.5).
- •St Ann's Church of England Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (75% vs 71%).
- •St Kentigern's RC Primary School, a Voluntary Academy does better on ks2: higher standard (14% vs 10%).
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 Ann's Church of England Primary School better than St Kentigern's RC Primary School, a Voluntary Academy?
On the Success Index (England), St Ann's Church of England Primary School ranks higher (75.2 vs 59.5 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 St Ann's Church of England Primary School and St Kentigern's RC Primary School, a Voluntary Academy?
About 35 km in a straight line, between Prescot and Manchester in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
St Ann's Church of England Primary School: 404. St Kentigern's RC Primary School, a Voluntary Academy: 404. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do St Ann's Church of England Primary School and St Kentigern's RC Primary School, a Voluntary Academy rank in North West?
St Ann's Church of England Primary School is 354th of 2,286 and St Kentigern's RC Primary School, a Voluntary Academy is 716th of 2,286 among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).