St. Mary's College vs St Nicholas Church of England Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North West, England, 1.2 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
St. Mary's College
Liverpool · Independent all-through · Ages 0–18
818 students
St Nicholas Church of England Primary School
Liverpool · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
212 students
| Measure | St. Mary's College Liverpool, North West | St Nicholas Church of England Primary School Liverpool, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 85 Top 25% | 64 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #43 of 536 | #584 of 2,286 |
| National rank | #445 of 4,090 | #4994 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Independent | Local authority |
| Type | All-through | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 0–18 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 818 | 212 |
| Pupils on roll | 818 | 212 |
| Free school meals | – | 6.1% |
| Capacity filled | 69.6% | 101% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 68% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 7% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 63.3 | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 76.7% | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 95.3% | – |
| EBacc average points | 5.51 | – |
| A level points per entry | 32.8 | – |
| town | Liverpool | Liverpool |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | stmarys.ac/ | www.stnicholasprimary.org/ |
The verdict
- •St. Mary's College scores higher on the Success Index (England) (84.7 vs 64.3).
- •St. Mary's College is the larger school with 818 students compared with 212.
- •St. Mary's College is a independent school while St Nicholas Church of England 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 College better than St Nicholas Church of England Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), St. Mary's College ranks higher (84.7 vs 64.3 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. Mary's College and St Nicholas Church of England Primary School?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Liverpool and Liverpool in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
St. Mary's College: 818. St Nicholas Church of England Primary School: 212. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do St. Mary's College and St Nicholas Church of England Primary School rank in North West?
St. Mary's College is 43rd of 536 and St Nicholas Church of England Primary School is 584th of 2,286 among all-through schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).