Barlows Primary School vs Bedford Drive Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North West, England, 12 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Barlows Primary School
Liverpool · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
406 students
Bedford Drive Primary School
Birkenhead · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
406 students
| Measure | Barlows Primary School Liverpool, North West | Bedford Drive Primary School Birkenhead, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 68 Top 50% | 12 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #513 of 2,286 | #2130 of 2,286 |
| National rank | #4333 of 15,697 | #15049 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 406 | 406 |
| Pupils on roll | 406 | 406 |
| Free school meals | 23.5% | 48.9% |
| Capacity filled | 84.6% | 96.7% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 78% | 38% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 8% | 2% |
| 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 | Liverpool | Birkenhead |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | www.barlowsprimary.co.uk/ | www.bedforddriveprimary.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Barlows Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (67.6 vs 11.9).
- •Barlows Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (78% vs 38%).
- •Barlows Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (8% vs 2%).
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 Barlows Primary School better than Bedford Drive Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Barlows Primary School ranks higher (67.6 vs 11.9 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 Barlows Primary School and Bedford Drive Primary School?
About 12 km in a straight line, between Liverpool and Birkenhead in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Barlows Primary School: 406. Bedford Drive Primary School: 406. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Barlows Primary School and Bedford Drive Primary School rank in North West?
Barlows Primary School is 513th of 2,286 and Bedford Drive Primary School is 2130th of 2,286 among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).