Beechwood Primary School vs Frodsham Primary Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North West, England, 1.9 km 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
Frodsham Primary Academy
Frodsham · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
80 students
| Measure | Beechwood Primary School Runcorn, North West | Frodsham Primary Academy Frodsham, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 68 Top 50% | 60 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #501 of 2,286 | #706 of 2,286 |
| National rank | #4280 of 15,697 | #5878 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 5–11 | Ages 2–11 |
| Students | 151 | 80 |
| Pupils on roll | 151 | 80 |
| Free school meals | 20.5% | 45.8% |
| Capacity filled | 107.9% | 60.2% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 71% | 77% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 14% | 8% |
| 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 | Runcorn | Frodsham |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | www.beechwoodschoolruncorn.co.uk/ | www.frodshamprimaryacademy.co.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Beechwood Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (67.9 vs 59.8).
- •Frodsham Primary Academy does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (77% vs 71%).
- •Beechwood Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (14% vs 8%).
- •Beechwood Primary School is the larger school with 151 students compared with 80.
- •Beechwood Primary School is a local authority school while Frodsham Primary 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 Frodsham Primary Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Beechwood Primary School ranks higher (67.9 vs 59.8 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 Frodsham Primary Academy?
About 1.9 km in a straight line, between Runcorn and Frodsham in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Beechwood Primary School: 151. Frodsham Primary Academy: 80. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Beechwood Primary School and Frodsham Primary Academy rank in North West?
Beechwood Primary School is 501st of 2,286 and Frodsham Primary Academy is 706th of 2,286 among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).