Avalon School vs West Kirby Grammar School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North West, England, 1.7 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
West Kirby Grammar School
Wirral · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,181 students
| Measure | Avalon School Wirral, North West | West Kirby Grammar School Wirral, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | – Not rated | 95 Top 5% |
| Region rank | – | #15 of 536 |
| National rank | – | #127 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Independent | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 2–11 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 104 | 1,181 |
| Pupils on roll | 104 | 1,181 |
| Free school meals | – | 8.4% |
| Capacity filled | 47.1% | 92% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 71.3 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 95.6% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 97.8% |
| EBacc average points | – | 6.80 |
| A level points per entry | – | 39.3 |
| town | Wirral | Wirral |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | www.avalon-school.co.uk/ | wkgs.org/ |
The verdict
- •West Kirby Grammar School is the larger school with 1,181 students compared with 104.
- •Avalon School is a independent school while West Kirby Grammar School is a academy school, so fees and admission rules differ.
- •Avalon School is co-educational and West Kirby Grammar School is girls.
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 West Kirby Grammar 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 West Kirby Grammar School?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between Wirral and Wirral in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Avalon School: 104. West Kirby Grammar School: 1,181. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Avalon School and West Kirby Grammar School rank in North West?
Avalon School is unranked and West Kirby Grammar School is 15th of 536 among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).