St Benedict's Catholic Primary School vs The Grange Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North West, England, 752 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
St Benedict's Catholic Primary School
Bootle · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
231 students
The Grange Primary School
Bootle · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
288 students
| Measure | St Benedict's Catholic Primary School Bootle, North West | The Grange Primary School Bootle, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 51 Top 50% | 6 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #952 of 2,286 | #2246 of 2,286 |
| National rank | #7778 of 15,697 | #15573 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 231 | 288 |
| Pupils on roll | 231 | 288 |
| Free school meals | 18.4% | 50.2% |
| Capacity filled | 100.4% | 96% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 64% | 28% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 7% | 0% |
| 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 | Bootle | Bootle |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | www.stbenedictsprimary.co.uk | www.thegrangeprimaryandnursery.com |
The verdict
- •St Benedict's Catholic Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (50.9 vs 5.8).
- •St Benedict's Catholic Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (64% vs 28%).
- •St Benedict's Catholic Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (7% vs 0%).
- •The Grange Primary School is the larger school with 288 students compared with 231.
- •St Benedict's Catholic Primary School is a local authority school while The Grange Primary School 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 Benedict's Catholic Primary School better than The Grange Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), St Benedict's Catholic Primary School ranks higher (50.9 vs 5.8 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 Benedict's Catholic Primary School and The Grange Primary School?
About 752 m in a straight line, between Bootle and Bootle in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
St Benedict's Catholic Primary School: 231. The Grange Primary School: 288. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do St Benedict's Catholic Primary School and The Grange Primary School rank in North West?
St Benedict's Catholic Primary School is 952nd of 2,286 and The Grange Primary School is 2246th of 2,286 among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).