Beechwood Primary School vs Blessed Carlo Acutis Catholic and Church of England Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North West, England, 942 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Beechwood Primary School
Runcorn · Local authority primary · Ages 5–11
151 students
Blessed Carlo Acutis Catholic and Church of England Academy
Runcorn · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
332 students
| Measure | Beechwood Primary School Runcorn, North West | Blessed Carlo Acutis Catholic and Church of England Academy Runcorn, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 68 Top 50% | 10 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #501 of 2,286 | #511 of 536 |
| National rank | #4280 of 15,697 | #3944 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 5–11 | Ages 11–16 |
| Students | 151 | 332 |
| Pupils on roll | 151 | 332 |
| Free school meals | 20.5% | 61.7% |
| Capacity filled | 107.9% | 34.9% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 71% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 14% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 33.3 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 19.2% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 45.2% |
| EBacc average points | – | 2.78 |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Runcorn | Runcorn |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | www.beechwoodschoolruncorn.co.uk/ | blessedca.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Beechwood Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (67.9 vs 10.4).
- •Blessed Carlo Acutis Catholic and Church of England Academy is the larger school with 332 students compared with 151.
- •Beechwood Primary School is a local authority school while Blessed Carlo Acutis Catholic and Church of England Academy 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 Beechwood Primary School better than Blessed Carlo Acutis Catholic and Church of England Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Beechwood Primary School ranks higher (67.9 vs 10.4 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 Beechwood Primary School and Blessed Carlo Acutis Catholic and Church of England Academy?
About 942 m in a straight line, between Runcorn and Runcorn in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Beechwood Primary School: 151. Blessed Carlo Acutis Catholic and Church of England Academy: 332. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Beechwood Primary School and Blessed Carlo Acutis Catholic and Church of England Academy rank in North West?
Beechwood Primary School is 501st of 2,286 and Blessed Carlo Acutis Catholic and Church of England Academy is 511th of 536 among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).