St Mary's Catholic Infant Academy vs St Peter's CofE Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North West, England, 1.0 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
St Mary's Catholic Infant Academy
St Helens · Academy primary · Ages 3–7
173 students
St Peter's CofE Primary School
Newton-le-Willows · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
226 students
| Measure | St Mary's Catholic Infant Academy St Helens, North West | St Peter's CofE Primary School Newton-le-Willows, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 73 Top 25% | 89 Top 10% |
| Region rank | #404 of 2,286 | #124 of 2,286 |
| National rank | #3431 of 15,697 | #960 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–7 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 173 | 226 |
| Pupils on roll | 173 | 226 |
| Free school meals | 12.7% | 9.3% |
| Capacity filled | 74.6% | 95.4% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 83% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 17% |
| 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 | St Helens | Newton-le-Willows |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | www.federationofstmarys.co.uk/ | www.st-peters.st-helens.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •St Peter's CofE Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (88.7 vs 72.5).
- •St Peter's CofE Primary School is the larger school with 226 students compared with 173.
- •St Mary's Catholic Infant Academy is a academy school while St Peter's CofE Primary School is a local authority 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 Mary's Catholic Infant Academy better than St Peter's CofE Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), St Peter's CofE Primary School ranks higher (88.7 vs 72.5 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 Mary's Catholic Infant Academy and St Peter's CofE Primary School?
About 1.0 km in a straight line, between St Helens and Newton-le-Willows in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
St Mary's Catholic Infant Academy: 173. St Peter's CofE Primary School: 226. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do St Mary's Catholic Infant Academy and St Peter's CofE Primary School rank in North West?
St Mary's Catholic Infant Academy is 404th of 2,286 and St Peter's CofE Primary School is 124th of 2,286 among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).