St Leo's and Southmead Catholic Primary School Serving the Community vs Whiston Willis Primary Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North West, England, 623 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
St Leo's and Southmead Catholic Primary School Serving the Community
Prescot · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
229 students
Whiston Willis Primary Academy
Prescot · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
419 students
| Measure | St Leo's and Southmead Catholic Primary School Serving the Community Prescot, North West | Whiston Willis Primary Academy Prescot, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 52 Top 50% | 35 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #931 of 2,286 | #1446 of 2,286 |
| National rank | #7666 of 15,697 | #11185 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 229 | 419 |
| Pupils on roll | 229 | 419 |
| Free school meals | 40.4% | 33.7% |
| Capacity filled | 87.7% | 118.7% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 74% | 63% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 4% | 2% |
| 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 | Prescot | Prescot |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | stleossouthmead.co.uk | www.whistonwillis.co.uk |
The verdict
- •St Leo's and Southmead Catholic Primary School Serving the Community scores higher on the Success Index (England) (51.5 vs 35.3).
- •St Leo's and Southmead Catholic Primary School Serving the Community does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (74% vs 63%).
- •St Leo's and Southmead Catholic Primary School Serving the Community does better on ks2: higher standard (4% vs 2%).
- •Whiston Willis Primary Academy is the larger school with 419 students compared with 229.
- •St Leo's and Southmead Catholic Primary School Serving the Community is a local authority school while Whiston Willis Primary Academy 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 Leo's and Southmead Catholic Primary School Serving the Community better than Whiston Willis Primary Academy?
On the Success Index (England), St Leo's and Southmead Catholic Primary School Serving the Community ranks higher (51.5 vs 35.3 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 Leo's and Southmead Catholic Primary School Serving the Community and Whiston Willis Primary Academy?
About 623 m in a straight line, between Prescot and Prescot in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
St Leo's and Southmead Catholic Primary School Serving the Community: 229. Whiston Willis Primary Academy: 419. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do St Leo's and Southmead Catholic Primary School Serving the Community and Whiston Willis Primary Academy rank in North West?
St Leo's and Southmead Catholic Primary School Serving the Community is 931st of 2,286 and Whiston Willis Primary Academy is 1446th of 2,286 among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).