St Theresa's Catholic Primary School vs Willow Tree Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North West, England, 693 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
St Theresa's Catholic Primary School
St Helens · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
209 students
Willow Tree Primary School
St Helens · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
172 students
| Measure | St Theresa's Catholic Primary School St Helens, North West | Willow Tree Primary School St Helens, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 48 Lower 50% | 65 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #1058 of 2,286 | #573 of 2,286 |
| National rank | #8459 of 15,697 | #4899 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 209 | 172 |
| Pupils on roll | 209 | 172 |
| Free school meals | 47.9% | 55.3% |
| Capacity filled | 87.4% | 66.4% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 69% | 73% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 7% | 23% |
| 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 | St Helens |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | www.sttheresascatholicprimary.com | www.willowtree.st-helens.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •Willow Tree Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (64.8 vs 47.9).
- •Willow Tree Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (73% vs 69%).
- •Willow Tree Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (23% vs 7%).
- •St Theresa's Catholic Primary School is the larger school with 209 students compared with 172.
- •St Theresa's Catholic Primary School is a local authority school while Willow Tree 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 Theresa's Catholic Primary School better than Willow Tree Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Willow Tree Primary School ranks higher (64.8 vs 47.9 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 Theresa's Catholic Primary School and Willow Tree Primary School?
About 693 m in a straight line, between St Helens and St Helens in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
St Theresa's Catholic Primary School: 209. Willow Tree Primary School: 172. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do St Theresa's Catholic Primary School and Willow Tree Primary School rank in North West?
St Theresa's Catholic Primary School is 1058th of 2,286 and Willow Tree Primary School is 573rd of 2,286 among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).