Poulton Lancelyn Primary School
🇬🇧 Official data · 2025Wirral, North West CH63 9LY · Wirral
#47 of 2,286 primary schools in North West
#362 of 15,697 nationally
About Poulton Lancelyn Primary School
Poulton Lancelyn Primary School is a academy primary located in Wirral, in the Wirral local authority of North West, England. It caters for Ages 2–11. In 2025 it enrolled 507 students. Academies and free schools are state-funded and free to attend, run by academy trusts rather than the local authority.
Its Success Index (England) is 94.5 out of 100, placing it in the top 5% of primary schools in England and 47th of 2,286 ranked primary schools in North West. Its strongest component is community advantage (fewer pupils on free school meals) (98th percentile), and its weakest is ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (92th percentile).
Other published figures: pupils on roll 507; capacity filled 120.7%.
There are 72 schools in Wirral; Poulton Lancelyn Primary School ranks 5th of 69 scored schools there.
Success Index (England) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against primary schools across England.
- KS2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (35%)83%
- KS2: higher standard (20%)27%
- KS2: reading progress (10%)–
- KS2: maths progress (10%)–
- Progress 8 (20%)–
- Attainment 8 (30%)–
- Grade 5+ in English & maths (15%)–
- A level points per entry (10%)–
- Community advantage (fewer pupils on free school meals) (15%)3.6%
The Success Index (England) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Poulton Lancelyn Primary School by the official sources.
- Pupils on roll
- 507
- Number of pupils in the latest school census.
- Free school meals
- 3.6%
- Percentage of pupils eligible for free school meals.
- Capacity filled
- 120.7%
- Pupils on roll as a share of the school's reported capacity.
- KS2 expected standard (RWM)
- 83%
- Share of pupils meeting the expected standard in reading, writing and maths.
- KS2 higher standard (RWM)
- 27%
- Share of pupils reaching the higher standard in reading, writing and maths.
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Schools near Poulton Lancelyn Primary School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (England).
Stanton Road Primary School
Wirral · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
282 students · 858 m away
Co-op Academy Woodslee
Wirral · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
283 students · 1.2 km away
Wirral Grammar School for Boys
Wirral · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,123 students · 1.4 km away
Wirral Grammar School for Girls
Wirral · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,224 students · 1.5 km away
Brackenwood Infant School
Wirral · Local authority primary · Ages 4–7
155 students · 1.8 km away
Brackenwood Junior School
Wirral · Academy primary · Ages 7–11
199 students · 1.8 km away
Co-op Academy Bebington
Wirral · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,044 students · 2.0 km away
Mendell Primary School
Wirral · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
133 students · 2.0 km away
Church Drive Primary School
Wirral · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
323 students · 2.0 km away
St Andrew's CofE Primary School
Wirral · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
205 students · 2.1 km away
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Green End Primary School
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492 students
The Quinta Primary School
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Wistaston Academy
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Frequently asked questions
Is Poulton Lancelyn Primary School a good school?
Poulton Lancelyn Primary School has a Success Index (England) of 94.5 out of 100 (Top 5% of primary schools in England) and ranks #47 of 2,286 in North West. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Poulton Lancelyn Primary School rank in North West?
Poulton Lancelyn Primary School ranks #47 of 2,286 primary schools in North West and #362 of 15,697 nationally on the Success Index (England) (2025 data).
How many students attend Poulton Lancelyn Primary School?
Poulton Lancelyn Primary School had 507 students in 2025.
Is Poulton Lancelyn Primary School a primary school or a secondary school?
Poulton Lancelyn Primary School is classified as a primary covering Ages 2–11. It is a academy school.
What other schools are near Poulton Lancelyn Primary School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Poulton Lancelyn Primary School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (England) and distance, and can be compared side by side.