St Charles' Catholic Academy vs St Finbar's 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 Charles' Catholic Academy
Liverpool · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
196 students
St Finbar's Catholic Primary School
Liverpool · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
159 students
| Measure | St Charles' Catholic Academy Liverpool, North West | St Finbar's Catholic Primary School Liverpool, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 24 Lower 50% | 23 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1806 of 2,286 | #1841 of 2,286 |
| National rank | #13360 of 15,697 | #13522 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 196 | 159 |
| Pupils on roll | 196 | 159 |
| Free school meals | 35.3% | 62.8% |
| Capacity filled | 83.1% | 90.9% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 54% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 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 | Liverpool | Liverpool |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | stcharlescatholicprimary.com | www.st-finbars.co.uk |
The verdict
- •St Charles' Catholic Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (24.1 vs 23.1).
- •St Charles' Catholic Academy is the larger school with 196 students compared with 159.
- •St Charles' Catholic Academy is a academy school while St Finbar's Catholic Primary School is a local authority 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 Charles' Catholic Academy better than St Finbar's Catholic Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), St Charles' Catholic Academy ranks higher (24.1 vs 23.1 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 Charles' Catholic Academy and St Finbar's Catholic Primary School?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Liverpool and Liverpool in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
St Charles' Catholic Academy: 196. St Finbar's Catholic Primary School: 159. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do St Charles' Catholic Academy and St Finbar's Catholic Primary School rank in North West?
St Charles' Catholic Academy is 1806th of 2,286 and St Finbar's Catholic Primary School is 1841st of 2,286 among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).