St Edmund's and St Thomas' Catholic Primary School vs Westcliff Primary Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North West, England, 42 km 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
Westcliff Primary Academy
Blackpool · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
246 students
| Measure | St Edmund's and St Thomas' Catholic Primary School Liverpool, North West | Westcliff Primary Academy Blackpool, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 44 Lower 50% | 80 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #1190 of 2,286 | #272 of 2,286 |
| National rank | #9354 of 15,697 | #2129 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 2–11 |
| Students | 246 | 246 |
| Pupils on roll | 246 | 246 |
| Free school meals | 20.6% | 23.5% |
| Capacity filled | 72.1% | 104.2% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 63% | 79% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 4% | 30% |
| 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 | Blackpool |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | www.sestcatholicprimary.org | www.westcliffprimaryacademy.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Westcliff Primary Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (80.2 vs 43.7).
- •Westcliff Primary Academy does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (79% vs 63%).
- •Westcliff Primary Academy does better on ks2: higher standard (30% vs 4%).
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 Westcliff Primary Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Westcliff Primary Academy ranks higher (80.2 vs 43.7 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 Edmund's and St Thomas' Catholic Primary School and Westcliff Primary Academy?
About 42 km in a straight line, between Liverpool and Blackpool in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
St Edmund's and St Thomas' Catholic Primary School: 246. Westcliff Primary Academy: 246. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do St Edmund's and St Thomas' Catholic Primary School and Westcliff Primary Academy rank in North West?
St Edmund's and St Thomas' Catholic Primary School is 1190th of 2,286 and Westcliff Primary Academy is 272nd of 2,286 among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).