St Finbar's Catholic Primary School vs The Belvedere Preparatory School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North West, England, 553 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
St Finbar's Catholic Primary School
Liverpool · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
159 students
The Belvedere Preparatory School
Liverpool · Independent primary · Ages 3–11
115 students
| Measure | St Finbar's Catholic Primary School Liverpool, North West | The Belvedere Preparatory School Liverpool, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 23 Lower 50% | – Not rated |
| Region rank | #1841 of 2,286 | – |
| National rank | #13522 of 15,697 | – |
| Sector | Local authority | Independent |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 159 | 115 |
| Pupils on roll | 159 | 115 |
| Free school meals | 62.8% | – |
| Capacity filled | 90.9% | 62.2% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 54% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 4% | – |
| 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.st-finbars.co.uk | www.belvedereprep.com |
The verdict
- •St Finbar's Catholic Primary School is the larger school with 159 students compared with 115.
- •St Finbar's Catholic Primary School is a local authority school while The Belvedere Preparatory School is a independent 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 Finbar's Catholic Primary School better than The Belvedere Preparatory School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (England). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are St Finbar's Catholic Primary School and The Belvedere Preparatory School?
About 553 m in a straight line, between Liverpool and Liverpool in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
St Finbar's Catholic Primary School: 159. The Belvedere Preparatory School: 115. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do St Finbar's Catholic Primary School and The Belvedere Preparatory School rank in North West?
St Finbar's Catholic Primary School is 1841st of 2,286 and The Belvedere Preparatory School is unranked among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).