Avalon School vs Black Horse Hill Infant School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North West, England, 1.6 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Avalon School
Wirral · Independent primary · Ages 2–11
104 students
Black Horse Hill Infant School
Wirral · Local authority primary · Ages 3–7
102 students
| Measure | Avalon School Wirral, North West | Black Horse Hill Infant School Wirral, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | – Not rated | 47 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | – | #1105 of 2,286 |
| National rank | – | #8766 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Independent | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 2–11 | Ages 3–7 |
| Students | 104 | 102 |
| Pupils on roll | 104 | 102 |
| Free school meals | – | 22.2% |
| Capacity filled | 47.1% | 56.7% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| 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 | Wirral | Wirral |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | www.avalon-school.co.uk/ | www.blackhorsehillinfant.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Avalon School is the larger school with 104 students compared with 102.
- •Avalon School is a independent school while Black Horse Hill Infant 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 Avalon School better than Black Horse Hill Infant 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 Avalon School and Black Horse Hill Infant School?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Wirral and Wirral in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Avalon School: 104. Black Horse Hill Infant School: 102. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Avalon School and Black Horse Hill Infant School rank in North West?
Avalon School is unranked and Black Horse Hill Infant School is 1105th of 2,286 among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).