St Columba's Catholic Primary School vs St Joseph'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 Columba's Catholic Primary School
Liverpool · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
224 students
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School
Liverpool · Local authority primary · Ages 5–11
202 students
| Measure | St Columba's Catholic Primary School Liverpool, North West | St Joseph's Catholic Primary School Liverpool, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 27 Lower 50% | 56 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #1727 of 2,286 | #797 of 2,286 |
| National rank | #12874 of 15,697 | #6678 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 5–11 |
| Students | 224 | 202 |
| Pupils on roll | 224 | 202 |
| Free school meals | 53.5% | 28.7% |
| Capacity filled | 90% | 96.2% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 52% | 83% |
| 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 | Liverpool | Liverpool |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | stcolumbasknowsley.co.uk | www.stjosephshuyton.co.uk |
The verdict
- •St Joseph's Catholic Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (56.1 vs 26.7).
- •St Joseph's Catholic Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (83% vs 52%).
- •St Columba's Catholic Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (7% vs 0%).
- •St Columba's Catholic Primary School is the larger school with 224 students compared with 202.
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 Columba's Catholic Primary School better than St Joseph's Catholic Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), St Joseph's Catholic Primary School ranks higher (56.1 vs 26.7 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 Columba's Catholic Primary School and St Joseph'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 Columba's Catholic Primary School: 224. St Joseph's Catholic Primary School: 202. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do St Columba's Catholic Primary School and St Joseph's Catholic Primary School rank in North West?
St Columba's Catholic Primary School is 1727th of 2,286 and St Joseph's Catholic Primary School is 797th of 2,286 among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).