St John Plessington Catholic College vs St John's Catholic Junior School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North West, England, 194 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
St John Plessington Catholic College
Wirral · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,556 students
St John's Catholic Junior School
Wirral · Local authority primary · Ages 7–11
239 students
| Measure | St John Plessington Catholic College Wirral, North West | St John's Catholic Junior School Wirral, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 20 Lower 50% | 22 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #437 of 536 | #1877 of 2,286 |
| National rank | #3562 of 4,090 | #13759 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–18 | Ages 7–11 |
| Students | 1,556 | 239 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,556 | 239 |
| Free school meals | 42.6% | 29.3% |
| Capacity filled | 86.4% | 97.6% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 45% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 3% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 37.2 | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 28.5% | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 49.8% | – |
| EBacc average points | 3.11 | – |
| A level points per entry | 27.2 | – |
| town | Wirral | Wirral |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | www.stjohnplessington.com | www.stjohns-junior.wirral.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •St John's Catholic Junior School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (21.5 vs 19.8).
- •St John Plessington Catholic College is the larger school with 1,556 students compared with 239.
- •St John Plessington Catholic College is a academy school while St John'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 John Plessington Catholic College better than St John's Catholic Junior School?
On the Success Index (England), St John's Catholic Junior School ranks higher (21.5 vs 19.8 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 John Plessington Catholic College and St John's Catholic Junior School?
About 194 m in a straight line, between Wirral and Wirral in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
St John Plessington Catholic College: 1,556. St John's Catholic Junior School: 239. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do St John Plessington Catholic College and St John's Catholic Junior School rank in North West?
St John Plessington Catholic College is 437th of 536 and St John's Catholic Junior School is 1877th of 2,286 among secondary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).