St Mary's Church of England Primary School, West Derby vs St Paul's Catholic Junior School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North West, England, 679 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
St Mary's Church of England Primary School, West Derby
Liverpool · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
St Paul's Catholic Junior School
Liverpool · Local authority primary · Ages 7–11
500 students
| Measure | St Mary's Church of England Primary School, West Derby Liverpool, North West | St Paul's Catholic Junior School Liverpool, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | – Not rated | 23 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | – | #1849 of 2,286 |
| National rank | – | #13569 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 7–11 |
| Students | – | 500 |
| Pupils on roll | – | 500 |
| Free school meals | – | 23.2% |
| Capacity filled | – | 104.2% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 46% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 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 | Liverpool | Liverpool |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | www.stmaryswestderby.co.uk | www.spcj.co.uk/ |
The verdict
- •St Mary's Church of England Primary School, West Derby is a academy school while St Paul's Catholic Junior 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 Church of England Primary School, West Derby better than St Paul's Catholic Junior School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (England). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are St Mary's Church of England Primary School, West Derby and St Paul's Catholic Junior School?
About 679 m in a straight line, between Liverpool and Liverpool in North West.
How do St Mary's Church of England Primary School, West Derby and St Paul's Catholic Junior School rank in North West?
St Mary's Church of England Primary School, West Derby is unranked and St Paul's Catholic Junior School is 1849th of 2,286 among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).