Schools in Neston, North West (2025)
7 schools · 2,911 students · 5 local authority, 2 academy · median Pupils on roll 184.
Neston, in North West, has 7 schools in England's 2025 data, together educating about 2,911 students. By level there are 6 primary, 1 secondary; by sector 5 local authority, 2 academy.
The median Pupils on roll across Neston's schools is 184, below the North West median of 237. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
7 of the 7 schools qualify for the Success Index (England). The highest-scoring is Parkgate Primary School (89.4, top 10% of primary schools nationally), followed by Woodfall Primary and Nursery School (83.6, top 25% of primary schools nationally), and Willaston CofE Primary School (75.8, top 25% of primary schools nationally). One school sits in the top 10% of England for its type. Scores are percentiles within school type, so compare a primary school with other primary schools.
The largest schools are Neston High School (1,712 students), Woodfall Primary and Nursery School (438 students), Willaston CofE Primary School (212 students).
Ranked schools in Neston
Ordered by Success Index (England). Rank positions shown on each profile are within England and North West.
- 189Parkgate Primary SchoolNeston · Local authority Primary81% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 184 students
- 284Woodfall Primary and Nursery SchoolNeston · Academy Primary79% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 438 students
- 376Willaston CofE Primary SchoolNeston · Local authority Primary67% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 212 students
- 460Bishop Wilson Church of England Primary SchoolNeston · Local authority Primary73% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 66 students
- 547St Winefride's Catholic Primary SchoolNeston · Local authority Primary67% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 153 students
- 646Neston High SchoolNeston · Academy Secondary43.4 Attainment 8 · 1,712 students
- 735Neston Primary SchoolNeston · Local authority Primary50% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 146 students
| # | School | Sector | Success Index (England) | Key result | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Parkgate Primary School Neston · Primary · Ages 4–11 | Local authority | 89.4 Top 10% | 81% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 184 |
| 2 | Woodfall Primary and Nursery School Neston · Primary · Ages 2–11 | Academy | 83.6 Top 25% | 79% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 438 |
| 3 | Willaston CofE Primary School Neston · Primary · Ages 4–11 | Local authority | 75.8 Top 25% | 67% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 212 |
| 4 | Bishop Wilson Church of England Primary School Neston · Primary · Ages 4–11 | Local authority | 60.0 Top 50% | 73% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 66 |
| 5 | St Winefride's Catholic Primary School Neston · Primary · Ages 4–11 | Local authority | 47.2 Lower 50% | 67% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 153 |
| 6 | Neston High School Neston · Secondary · Ages 11–18 | Academy | 45.9 Lower 50% | 43.4 Attainment 8 | 1,712 |
| 7 | Neston Primary School Neston · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Local authority | 34.5 Lower 50% | 50% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 146 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is the best school in Neston?
Parkgate Primary School is the highest-ranked school in Neston with a Success Index (England) of 89.4 out of 100 (Top 10% of primary schools in England).
How many schools are in Neston?
Neston has 7 schools (6 primary, 1 secondary) educating 2,911 students in 2025.
What is the typical Pupils on roll in Neston?
The median Pupils on roll across schools in Neston is 184. Number of pupils in the latest school census.