Bidston Avenue Primary School vs Co-op Academy Portland
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North West, England, 653 m 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
Co-op Academy Portland
Birkenhead · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
227 students
| Measure | Bidston Avenue Primary School Birkenhead, North West | Co-op Academy Portland Birkenhead, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 12 Lower 50% | 12 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #2131 of 2,286 | #2122 of 2,286 |
| National rank | #15050 of 15,697 | #15005 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 446 | 227 |
| Pupils on roll | 446 | 227 |
| Free school meals | 46.4% | 42.7% |
| Capacity filled | 110.7% | 108.1% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 45% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 0% |
| 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.bidstonavenue.wirral.sch.uk/ | portland.coopacademies.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (England) scores (11.9 vs 12.3).
- •Bidston Avenue Primary School is the larger school with 446 students compared with 227.
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 Co-op Academy Portland?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (England). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Bidston Avenue Primary School and Co-op Academy Portland?
About 653 m in a straight line, between Birkenhead and Birkenhead in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Bidston Avenue Primary School: 446. Co-op Academy Portland: 227. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Bidston Avenue Primary School and Co-op Academy Portland rank in North West?
Bidston Avenue Primary School is 2131st of 2,286 and Co-op Academy Portland is 2122nd of 2,286 among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).