St John's Church of England Primary School vs St Nicholas Church of England Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North West, England, 1.1 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
St John's Church of England Primary School
Liverpool · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
191 students
St Nicholas Church of England Primary School
Liverpool · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
212 students
| Measure | St John's Church of England Primary School Liverpool, North West | St Nicholas Church of England Primary School Liverpool, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 37 Lower 50% | 64 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #1408 of 2,286 | #584 of 2,286 |
| National rank | #10938 of 15,697 | #4994 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 191 | 212 |
| Pupils on roll | 191 | 212 |
| Free school meals | 20.9% | 6.1% |
| Capacity filled | 97.4% | 101% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 63% | 68% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 0% | 7% |
| 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.stjohnsceprimarywaterloo.co.uk | www.stnicholasprimary.org/ |
The verdict
- •St Nicholas Church of England Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (64.3 vs 36.5).
- •St Nicholas Church of England Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (68% vs 63%).
- •St Nicholas Church of England Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (7% vs 0%).
- •St Nicholas Church of England Primary School is the larger school with 212 students compared with 191.
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 Church of England Primary School better than St Nicholas Church of England Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), St Nicholas Church of England Primary School ranks higher (64.3 vs 36.5 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 Church of England Primary School and St Nicholas Church of England Primary School?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Liverpool and Liverpool in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
St John's Church of England Primary School: 191. St Nicholas Church of England Primary School: 212. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do St John's Church of England Primary School and St Nicholas Church of England Primary School rank in North West?
St John's Church of England Primary School is 1408th of 2,286 and St Nicholas Church of England Primary School is 584th of 2,286 among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).