Bedford Drive Primary School vs Prenton High School for Girls
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North West, England, 135 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bedford Drive Primary School
Birkenhead · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
406 students
Prenton High School for Girls
Birkenhead · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
770 students
| Measure | Bedford Drive Primary School Birkenhead, North West | Prenton High School for Girls Birkenhead, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 12 Lower 50% | 23 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #2130 of 2,286 | #404 of 536 |
| National rank | #15049 of 15,697 | #3290 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 11–16 |
| Students | 406 | 770 |
| Pupils on roll | 406 | 770 |
| Free school meals | 48.9% | 46.9% |
| Capacity filled | 96.7% | 97.5% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 38% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 2% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 38.9 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 33.1% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 55.2% |
| EBacc average points | – | 3.32 |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Birkenhead | Birkenhead |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | www.bedforddriveprimary.co.uk | www.prentonhighschool.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Prenton High School for Girls scores higher on the Success Index (England) (23.4 vs 11.9).
- •Prenton High School for Girls is the larger school with 770 students compared with 406.
- •Bedford Drive Primary School is a local authority school while Prenton High School for Girls is a academy school, so fees and admission rules differ.
- •Bedford Drive Primary School is co-educational and Prenton High School for Girls 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 Bedford Drive Primary School better than Prenton High School for Girls?
On the Success Index (England), Prenton High School for Girls ranks higher (23.4 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 Bedford Drive Primary School and Prenton High School for Girls?
About 135 m in a straight line, between Birkenhead and Birkenhead in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Bedford Drive Primary School: 406. Prenton High School for Girls: 770. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Bedford Drive Primary School and Prenton High School for Girls rank in North West?
Bedford Drive Primary School is 2130th of 2,286 and Prenton High School for Girls is 404th of 536 among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).