St Edmund's and St Thomas' Catholic Primary School vs St John's Church of England Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North West, England, 67 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
St Edmund's and St Thomas' Catholic Primary School
Liverpool · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
246 students
St John's Church of England Primary School
Liverpool · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
191 students
| Measure | St Edmund's and St Thomas' Catholic Primary School Liverpool, North West | St John's Church of England Primary School Liverpool, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 44 Lower 50% | 37 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1190 of 2,286 | #1408 of 2,286 |
| National rank | #9354 of 15,697 | #10938 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 246 | 191 |
| Pupils on roll | 246 | 191 |
| Free school meals | 20.6% | 20.9% |
| Capacity filled | 72.1% | 97.4% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 63% | 63% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 4% | 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 | www.sestcatholicprimary.org | www.stjohnsceprimarywaterloo.co.uk |
The verdict
- •St Edmund's and St Thomas' Catholic Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (43.7 vs 36.5).
- •St Edmund's and St Thomas' Catholic Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (4% vs 0%).
- •St Edmund's and St Thomas' Catholic Primary School is the larger school with 246 students compared with 191.
- •St Edmund's and St Thomas' Catholic Primary School is a academy school while St John's Church of England 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 Edmund's and St Thomas' Catholic Primary School better than St John's Church of England Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), St Edmund's and St Thomas' Catholic Primary School ranks higher (43.7 vs 36.5 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 Edmund's and St Thomas' Catholic Primary School and St John's Church of England Primary School?
About 67 m in a straight line, between Liverpool and Liverpool in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
St Edmund's and St Thomas' Catholic Primary School: 246. St John's Church of England Primary School: 191. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do St Edmund's and St Thomas' Catholic Primary School and St John's Church of England Primary School rank in North West?
St Edmund's and St Thomas' Catholic Primary School is 1190th of 2,286 and St John's Church of England Primary School is 1408th of 2,286 among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).