St Edward's College vs St Paul's Catholic Junior School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North West, England, 824 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
St Edward's College
Liverpool · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,150 students
St Paul's Catholic Junior School
Liverpool · Local authority primary · Ages 7–11
500 students
| Measure | St Edward's College Liverpool, North West | St Paul's Catholic Junior School Liverpool, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 74 Top 25% | 23 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #90 of 536 | #1849 of 2,286 |
| National rank | #824 of 4,090 | #13569 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–18 | Ages 7–11 |
| Students | 1,150 | 500 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,150 | 500 |
| Free school meals | 17.1% | 23.2% |
| Capacity filled | 111.9% | 104.2% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 46% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 2% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 51.6 | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 62.3% | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 81.7% | – |
| EBacc average points | 4.65 | – |
| A level points per entry | 33.2 | – |
| town | Liverpool | Liverpool |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | www.st-edwards.co.uk | www.spcj.co.uk/ |
The verdict
- •St Edward's College scores higher on the Success Index (England) (74.3 vs 22.8).
- •St Edward's College is the larger school with 1,150 students compared with 500.
- •St Edward's College is a academy school while St Paul's Catholic Junior 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 Edward's College better than St Paul's Catholic Junior School?
On the Success Index (England), St Edward's College ranks higher (74.3 vs 22.8 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 Edward's College and St Paul's Catholic Junior School?
About 824 m in a straight line, between Liverpool and Liverpool in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
St Edward's College: 1,150. St Paul's Catholic Junior School: 500. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do St Edward's College and St Paul's Catholic Junior School rank in North West?
St Edward's College is 90th of 536 and St Paul's Catholic Junior School is 1849th of 2,286 among secondary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).