Beechwood Primary School vs Halton Lodge Nursery & Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North West, England, 1.3 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
Halton Lodge Nursery & Primary School
Runcorn · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
205 students
| Measure | Beechwood Primary School Runcorn, North West | Halton Lodge Nursery & Primary School Runcorn, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 68 Top 50% | 44 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #501 of 2,286 | #1168 of 2,286 |
| National rank | #4280 of 15,697 | #9214 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 5–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 151 | 205 |
| Pupils on roll | 151 | 205 |
| Free school meals | 20.5% | 63.6% |
| Capacity filled | 107.9% | 97.6% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 71% | 69% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 14% | 6% |
| 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 | Runcorn |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | www.beechwoodschoolruncorn.co.uk/ | www.haltonlodge.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Beechwood Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (67.9 vs 44.3).
- •Beechwood Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (71% vs 69%).
- •Beechwood Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (14% vs 6%).
- •Halton Lodge Nursery & Primary School is the larger school with 205 students compared with 151.
- •Beechwood Primary School is a local authority school while Halton Lodge Nursery & 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 Beechwood Primary School better than Halton Lodge Nursery & Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Beechwood Primary School ranks higher (67.9 vs 44.3 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 Halton Lodge Nursery & Primary School?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Runcorn and Runcorn in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Beechwood Primary School: 151. Halton Lodge Nursery & Primary School: 205. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Beechwood Primary School and Halton Lodge Nursery & Primary School rank in North West?
Beechwood Primary School is 501st of 2,286 and Halton Lodge Nursery & Primary School is 1168th of 2,286 among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).