St Austin's Catholic Primary School vs The Sutton Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North West, England, 2.1 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
The Sutton Academy
St Helens · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,441 students
| Measure | St Austin's Catholic Primary School St Helens, North West | The Sutton Academy St Helens, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 15 Lower 50% | 33 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #2054 of 2,286 | #327 of 536 |
| National rank | #14644 of 15,697 | #2801 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 216 | 1,441 |
| Pupils on roll | 216 | 1,441 |
| Free school meals | 33% | 39.1% |
| Capacity filled | 82.4% | 93% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 46% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 0% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 43.1 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 39.1% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 55.1% |
| EBacc average points | – | 3.74 |
| A level points per entry | – | 23.3 |
| town | St Helens | St Helens |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | www.st-austins.st-helens.sch.uk/ | www.thesuttonacademy.org.uk/ |
The verdict
- •The Sutton Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (33.0 vs 15.4).
- •The Sutton Academy is the larger school with 1,441 students compared with 216.
- •St Austin's Catholic Primary School is a local authority school while The Sutton Academy is a academy 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 Austin's Catholic Primary School better than The Sutton Academy?
On the Success Index (England), The Sutton Academy ranks higher (33.0 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 The Sutton Academy?
About 2.1 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. The Sutton Academy: 1,441. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do St Austin's Catholic Primary School and The Sutton Academy rank in North West?
St Austin's Catholic Primary School is 2054th of 2,286 and The Sutton Academy is 327th of 536 among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).