St John's Catholic Junior School vs St Thomas's CofE Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North West, England, 110 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
St John's Catholic Junior School
Wirral · Local authority primary · Ages 7–11
239 students
St Thomas's CofE Primary School
Kendal · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
239 students
| Measure | St John's Catholic Junior School Wirral, North West | St Thomas's CofE Primary School Kendal, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 22 Lower 50% | 21 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1877 of 2,286 | #1895 of 2,286 |
| National rank | #13759 of 15,697 | #13912 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 7–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 239 | 239 |
| Pupils on roll | 239 | 239 |
| Free school meals | 29.3% | 22.6% |
| Capacity filled | 97.6% | 109.6% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 45% | 48% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 3% | 0% |
| 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 | Wirral | Kendal |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | www.stjohns-junior.wirral.sch.uk/ | www.stthomasschool.org.uk |
The verdict
- •St John's Catholic Junior School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (21.5 vs 20.5).
- •St Thomas's CofE Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (48% vs 45%).
- •St John's Catholic Junior School does better on ks2: higher standard (3% vs 0%).
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's Catholic Junior School better than St Thomas's CofE Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), St John's Catholic Junior School ranks higher (21.5 vs 20.5 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's Catholic Junior School and St Thomas's CofE Primary School?
About 110 km in a straight line, between Wirral and Kendal in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
St John's Catholic Junior School: 239. St Thomas's CofE Primary School: 239. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do St John's Catholic Junior School and St Thomas's CofE Primary School rank in North West?
St John's Catholic Junior School is 1877th of 2,286 and St Thomas's CofE Primary School is 1895th of 2,286 among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).