St Austin's Catholic Primary School vs St John Vianney Catholic Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North West, England, 1.1 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
St Austin's Catholic Primary School
St Helens · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
216 students
St John Vianney Catholic Primary School
St Helens · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
195 students
| Measure | St Austin's Catholic Primary School St Helens, North West | St John Vianney Catholic Primary School St Helens, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 15 Lower 50% | 72 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #2054 of 2,286 | #417 of 2,286 |
| National rank | #14644 of 15,697 | #3519 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 216 | 195 |
| Pupils on roll | 216 | 195 |
| Free school meals | 33% | 23.1% |
| Capacity filled | 82.4% | 92.9% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 46% | 80% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 0% | 10% |
| 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 | St Helens | St Helens |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | www.st-austins.st-helens.sch.uk/ | www.stjohnvianneyprimary.com |
The verdict
- •St John Vianney Catholic Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (72.1 vs 15.4).
- •St John Vianney Catholic Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (80% vs 46%).
- •St John Vianney Catholic Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (10% vs 0%).
- •St Austin's Catholic Primary School is the larger school with 216 students compared with 195.
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 Austin's Catholic Primary School better than St John Vianney Catholic Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), St John Vianney Catholic Primary School ranks higher (72.1 vs 15.4 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 Austin's Catholic Primary School and St John Vianney Catholic Primary School?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between St Helens and St Helens in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
St Austin's Catholic Primary School: 216. St John Vianney Catholic Primary School: 195. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do St Austin's Catholic Primary School and St John Vianney Catholic Primary School rank in North West?
St Austin's Catholic Primary School is 2054th of 2,286 and St John Vianney Catholic Primary School is 417th of 2,286 among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).