Bedford Drive Primary School vs Well Lane Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North West, England, 744 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
Well Lane Primary School
Birkenhead · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
187 students
| Measure | Bedford Drive Primary School Birkenhead, North West | Well Lane Primary School Birkenhead, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 12 Lower 50% | 1 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #2130 of 2,286 | #2285 of 2,286 |
| National rank | #15049 of 15,697 | #15693 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 406 | 187 |
| Pupils on roll | 406 | 187 |
| Free school meals | 48.9% | 68.1% |
| Capacity filled | 96.7% | 79.2% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 38% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 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 | Birkenhead | Birkenhead |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | www.bedforddriveprimary.co.uk | – |
The verdict
- •Bedford Drive Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (11.9 vs 1.1).
- •Bedford Drive Primary School is the larger school with 406 students compared with 187.
- •Bedford Drive Primary School is a local authority school while Well Lane 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 Well Lane Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Bedford Drive Primary School ranks higher (11.9 vs 1.1 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 Bedford Drive Primary School and Well Lane Primary School?
About 744 m in a straight line, between Birkenhead and Birkenhead in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Bedford Drive Primary School: 406. Well Lane Primary School: 187. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Bedford Drive Primary School and Well Lane Primary School rank in North West?
Bedford Drive Primary School is 2130th of 2,286 and Well Lane Primary School is 2285th of 2,286 among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).