St Nicholas Church of England Primary School vs Valewood Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North West, England, 1.2 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
St Nicholas Church of England Primary School
Liverpool · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
212 students
Valewood Primary School
Liverpool · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
208 students
| Measure | St Nicholas Church of England Primary School Liverpool, North West | Valewood Primary School Liverpool, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 64 Top 50% | 65 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #584 of 2,286 | #571 of 2,286 |
| National rank | #4994 of 15,697 | #4856 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 212 | 208 |
| Pupils on roll | 212 | 208 |
| Free school meals | 6.1% | 9.1% |
| Capacity filled | 101% | 99% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 68% | 70% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 7% | 7% |
| 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.stnicholasprimary.org/ | www.valewood.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (England) scores (64.3 vs 65.0).
- •Valewood Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (70% vs 68%).
- •St Nicholas Church of England Primary School is the larger school with 212 students compared with 208.
- •St Nicholas Church of England Primary School is a local authority school while Valewood Primary School is a academy 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 Nicholas Church of England Primary School better than Valewood Primary 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 Nicholas Church of England Primary School and Valewood 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 Nicholas Church of England Primary School: 212. Valewood Primary School: 208. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do St Nicholas Church of England Primary School and Valewood Primary School rank in North West?
St Nicholas Church of England Primary School is 584th of 2,286 and Valewood Primary School is 571st of 2,286 among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).