St Luke's Church of England Primary School vs Woodlands Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North West, England, 655 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
St Luke's Church of England Primary School
Formby · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
365 students
Woodlands Primary School
Liverpool · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
349 students
| Measure | St Luke's Church of England Primary School Formby, North West | Woodlands Primary School Liverpool, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 33 Lower 50% | 63 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #1534 of 2,286 | #623 of 2,286 |
| National rank | #11746 of 15,697 | #5283 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 365 | 349 |
| Pupils on roll | 365 | 349 |
| Free school meals | 12.3% | 10.8% |
| Capacity filled | 86.9% | 102% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 49% | 62% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 3% | 16% |
| 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 | Formby | Liverpool |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | www.stlukes-formby.co.uk | www.woodlandsschoolformby.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Woodlands Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (62.8 vs 32.5).
- •Woodlands Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (62% vs 49%).
- •Woodlands Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (16% vs 3%).
- •St Luke's Church of England Primary School is the larger school with 365 students compared with 349.
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 Luke's Church of England Primary School better than Woodlands Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Woodlands Primary School ranks higher (62.8 vs 32.5 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 Luke's Church of England Primary School and Woodlands Primary School?
About 655 m in a straight line, between Formby and Liverpool in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
St Luke's Church of England Primary School: 365. Woodlands Primary School: 349. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do St Luke's Church of England Primary School and Woodlands Primary School rank in North West?
St Luke's Church of England Primary School is 1534th of 2,286 and Woodlands Primary School is 623rd of 2,286 among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).