St Edmund's RC Primary School vs Whitefield Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North West, England, 38 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
St Edmund's RC Primary School
Manchester · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
339 students
Whitefield Primary School
Liverpool · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
339 students
| Measure | St Edmund's RC Primary School Manchester, North West | Whitefield Primary School Liverpool, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 48 Lower 50% | 70 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #1066 of 2,286 | #462 of 2,286 |
| National rank | #8499 of 15,697 | #3941 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 339 | 339 |
| Pupils on roll | 339 | 339 |
| Free school meals | 42.2% | 48.8% |
| Capacity filled | 107.6% | 114.9% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 66% | 79% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 9% | 17% |
| 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 | Manchester | Liverpool |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | www.st-edmunds.salford.sch.uk/ | www.whitefieldprimaryschool.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Whitefield Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (69.9 vs 47.7).
- •Whitefield Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (79% vs 66%).
- •Whitefield Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (17% vs 9%).
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 RC Primary School better than Whitefield Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Whitefield Primary School ranks higher (69.9 vs 47.7 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 RC Primary School and Whitefield Primary School?
About 38 km in a straight line, between Manchester and Liverpool in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
St Edmund's RC Primary School: 339. Whitefield Primary School: 339. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do St Edmund's RC Primary School and Whitefield Primary School rank in North West?
St Edmund's RC Primary School is 1066th of 2,286 and Whitefield Primary School is 462nd of 2,286 among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).