St John's Church of England Primary School vs Waterloo Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North West, England, 458 m 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
Waterloo Primary School
Liverpool · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
416 students
| Measure | St John's Church of England Primary School Liverpool, North West | Waterloo Primary School Liverpool, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 37 Lower 50% | 32 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1408 of 2,286 | #1544 of 2,286 |
| National rank | #10938 of 15,697 | #11784 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 2–11 |
| Students | 191 | 416 |
| Pupils on roll | 191 | 416 |
| Free school meals | 20.9% | 32.5% |
| Capacity filled | 97.4% | 99% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 63% | 53% |
| 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.waterlooprimaryschool.co.uk |
The verdict
- •St John's Church of England Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (36.5 vs 32.3).
- •St John's Church of England Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (63% vs 53%).
- •Waterloo Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (7% vs 0%).
- •Waterloo Primary School is the larger school with 416 students compared with 191.
- •St John's Church of England Primary School is a local authority school while Waterloo Primary School is a academy 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's Church of England Primary School better than Waterloo Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), St John's Church of England Primary School ranks higher (36.5 vs 32.3 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 Waterloo Primary School?
About 458 m 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. Waterloo Primary School: 416. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do St John's Church of England Primary School and Waterloo Primary School rank in North West?
St John's Church of England Primary School is 1408th of 2,286 and Waterloo Primary School is 1544th of 2,286 among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).