Bedford Drive Primary School vs Rock Ferry Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North West, England, 1.0 km 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
Rock Ferry Primary School
Birkenhead · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
301 students
| Measure | Bedford Drive Primary School Birkenhead, North West | Rock Ferry Primary School Birkenhead, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 12 Lower 50% | 4 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #2130 of 2,286 | #2273 of 2,286 |
| National rank | #15049 of 15,697 | #15639 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 406 | 301 |
| Pupils on roll | 406 | 301 |
| Free school meals | 48.9% | 67% |
| Capacity filled | 96.7% | 87.2% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 38% | 28% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 2% | 0% |
| 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 | Birkenhead | Birkenhead |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | www.bedforddriveprimary.co.uk | www.rockferry.wirral.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •Bedford Drive Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (11.9 vs 4.2).
- •Bedford Drive Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (38% vs 28%).
- •Bedford Drive Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (2% vs 0%).
- •Bedford Drive Primary School is the larger school with 406 students compared with 301.
- •Bedford Drive Primary School is a local authority school while Rock Ferry Primary School is a academy 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 Bedford Drive Primary School better than Rock Ferry Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Bedford Drive Primary School ranks higher (11.9 vs 4.2 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 Rock Ferry Primary School?
About 1.0 km in a straight line, between Birkenhead and Birkenhead in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Bedford Drive Primary School: 406. Rock Ferry Primary School: 301. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Bedford Drive Primary School and Rock Ferry Primary School rank in North West?
Bedford Drive Primary School is 2130th of 2,286 and Rock Ferry Primary School is 2273rd of 2,286 among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).