Bidston Avenue Primary School vs Birkenhead High School Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North West, England, 1.2 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bidston Avenue Primary School
Birkenhead · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
446 students
Birkenhead High School Academy
Prenton · Academy all-through · Ages 3–19
1,226 students
| Measure | Bidston Avenue Primary School Birkenhead, North West | Birkenhead High School Academy Prenton, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 12 Lower 50% | 51 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #2131 of 2,286 | #219 of 536 |
| National rank | #15050 of 15,697 | #1915 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | All-through |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 3–19 |
| Students | 446 | 1,226 |
| Pupils on roll | 446 | 1,226 |
| Free school meals | 46.4% | 19.9% |
| Capacity filled | 110.7% | 94.8% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 61% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 0% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 50.5 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 45.3% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 70.8% |
| EBacc average points | – | 4.41 |
| A level points per entry | – | 34.9 |
| town | Birkenhead | Prenton |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | www.bidstonavenue.wirral.sch.uk/ | www.birkenheadhigh.gdst.net/Pages/default.aspx |
The verdict
- •Birkenhead High School Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (51.2 vs 11.9).
- •Birkenhead High School Academy is the larger school with 1,226 students compared with 446.
- •Bidston Avenue Primary School is co-educational and Birkenhead High School Academy is girls.
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 Bidston Avenue Primary School better than Birkenhead High School Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Birkenhead High School Academy ranks higher (51.2 vs 11.9 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 Bidston Avenue Primary School and Birkenhead High School Academy?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Birkenhead and Prenton in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Bidston Avenue Primary School: 446. Birkenhead High School Academy: 1,226. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Bidston Avenue Primary School and Birkenhead High School Academy rank in North West?
Bidston Avenue Primary School is 2131st of 2,286 and Birkenhead High School Academy is 219th of 536 among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).