St Francis Xavier's Catholic Academy vs Woolton Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North West, England, 1.3 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
St Francis Xavier's Catholic Academy
Liverpool · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
939 students
Woolton Primary School
Liverpool · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
640 students
| Measure | St Francis Xavier's Catholic Academy Liverpool, North West | Woolton Primary School Liverpool, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 28 Lower 50% | 86 Top 10% |
| Region rank | #373 of 536 | #175 of 2,286 |
| National rank | #3055 of 4,090 | #1342 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–18 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 939 | 640 |
| Pupils on roll | 939 | 640 |
| Free school meals | 32.5% | 13.8% |
| Capacity filled | 72.1% | 93.8% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 84% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 16% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 36.7 | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 31.6% | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 55.4% | – |
| EBacc average points | 3.37 | – |
| A level points per entry | 32.8 | – |
| town | Liverpool | Liverpool |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | www.sfx1842.org | www.wooltonprimary.com |
The verdict
- •Woolton Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (85.7 vs 28.2).
- •St Francis Xavier's Catholic Academy is the larger school with 939 students compared with 640.
- •St Francis Xavier's Catholic Academy is a academy school while Woolton Primary School is a local authority school, so fees and admission rules differ.
- •St Francis Xavier's Catholic Academy is boys and Woolton Primary School is co-educational.
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 Francis Xavier's Catholic Academy better than Woolton Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Woolton Primary School ranks higher (85.7 vs 28.2 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 Francis Xavier's Catholic Academy and Woolton Primary School?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Liverpool and Liverpool in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
St Francis Xavier's Catholic Academy: 939. Woolton Primary School: 640. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do St Francis Xavier's Catholic Academy and Woolton Primary School rank in North West?
St Francis Xavier's Catholic Academy is 373rd of 536 and Woolton Primary School is 175th of 2,286 among secondary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).