St John Vianney's Catholic Primary School, Blackpool vs Waterloo Primary Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North West, England, 639 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
St John Vianney's Catholic Primary School, Blackpool
Blackpool · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
451 students
Waterloo Primary Academy
Blackpool · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
600 students
| Measure | St John Vianney's Catholic Primary School, Blackpool Blackpool, North West | Waterloo Primary Academy Blackpool, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 64 Top 50% | 40 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #582 of 2,286 | #1310 of 2,286 |
| National rank | #4977 of 15,697 | #10272 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 451 | 600 |
| Pupils on roll | 451 | 600 |
| Free school meals | 23.7% | 57.3% |
| Capacity filled | 101.1% | 91.5% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 80% | 70% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 5% | 1% |
| 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 | Blackpool | Blackpool |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | www.stjohnvianneys.co.uk/ | waterloo.zestacademytrust.co.uk |
The verdict
- •St John Vianney's Catholic Primary School, Blackpool scores higher on the Success Index (England) (64.4 vs 39.5).
- •St John Vianney's Catholic Primary School, Blackpool does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (80% vs 70%).
- •St John Vianney's Catholic Primary School, Blackpool does better on ks2: higher standard (5% vs 1%).
- •Waterloo Primary Academy is the larger school with 600 students compared with 451.
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 Vianney's Catholic Primary School, Blackpool better than Waterloo Primary Academy?
On the Success Index (England), St John Vianney's Catholic Primary School, Blackpool ranks higher (64.4 vs 39.5 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 Vianney's Catholic Primary School, Blackpool and Waterloo Primary Academy?
About 639 m in a straight line, between Blackpool and Blackpool in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
St John Vianney's Catholic Primary School, Blackpool: 451. Waterloo Primary Academy: 600. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do St John Vianney's Catholic Primary School, Blackpool and Waterloo Primary Academy rank in North West?
St John Vianney's Catholic Primary School, Blackpool is 582nd of 2,286 and Waterloo Primary Academy is 1310th of 2,286 among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).