Banks Methodist School vs Marshside Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North West, England, 3.7 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Banks Methodist School
Southport · Local authority primary · Ages 2–11
52 students
Marshside Primary School
Southport · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
204 students
| Measure | Banks Methodist School Southport, North West | Marshside Primary School Southport, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 10 Lower 50% | 43 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | – | #1231 of 2,286 |
| National rank | – | #9614 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 2–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 52 | 204 |
| Pupils on roll | 52 | 204 |
| Free school meals | 49% | 27.5% |
| Capacity filled | – | 91.9% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 43% | 56% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 0% | 11% |
| 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 | Southport | Southport |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | www.banks.lancsngfl.ac.uk | www.marshsideprimary.org.uk |
The verdict
- •Marshside Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (42.5 vs 10.1).
- •Marshside Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (56% vs 43%).
- •Marshside Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (11% vs 0%).
- •Marshside Primary School is the larger school with 204 students compared with 52.
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 Banks Methodist School better than Marshside Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Marshside Primary School ranks higher (42.5 vs 10.1 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 Banks Methodist School and Marshside Primary School?
About 3.7 km in a straight line, between Southport and Southport in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Banks Methodist School: 52. Marshside Primary School: 204. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Banks Methodist School and Marshside Primary School rank in North West?
Banks Methodist School is unranked and Marshside Primary School is 1231st of 2,286 among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).