St Margaret Mary's Catholic Infant School vs Willows Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North West, England, 36 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
St Margaret Mary's Catholic Infant School
Liverpool · Local authority primary · Ages 3–7
375 students
Willows Primary School
Altrincham · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
375 students
| Measure | St Margaret Mary's Catholic Infant School Liverpool, North West | Willows Primary School Altrincham, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 34 Lower 50% | 86 Top 10% |
| Region rank | #1498 of 2,286 | #169 of 2,286 |
| National rank | #11507 of 15,697 | #1307 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–7 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 375 | 375 |
| Pupils on roll | 375 | 375 |
| Free school meals | 29% | 2.9% |
| Capacity filled | 104.2% | 93.8% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 80% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 12% |
| 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 | Altrincham |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | www.stmargaretmarysinfant.com/ | www.willowstimperley.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Willows Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (85.9 vs 33.7).
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 Margaret Mary's Catholic Infant School better than Willows Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Willows Primary School ranks higher (85.9 vs 33.7 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 Margaret Mary's Catholic Infant School and Willows Primary School?
About 36 km in a straight line, between Liverpool and Altrincham in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
St Margaret Mary's Catholic Infant School: 375. Willows Primary School: 375. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do St Margaret Mary's Catholic Infant School and Willows Primary School rank in North West?
St Margaret Mary's Catholic Infant School is 1498th of 2,286 and Willows Primary School is 169th of 2,286 among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).