Bidston Avenue Primary School vs Holy Cross Catholic Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North West, England, 761 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
Holy Cross Catholic Primary School
Birkenhead · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
185 students
| Measure | Bidston Avenue Primary School Birkenhead, North West | Holy Cross Catholic Primary School Birkenhead, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 12 Lower 50% | 39 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #2131 of 2,286 | #1312 of 2,286 |
| National rank | #15050 of 15,697 | #10284 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 446 | 185 |
| Pupils on roll | 446 | 185 |
| Free school meals | 46.4% | 81.5% |
| Capacity filled | 110.7% | 88.1% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 73% |
| 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/ | www.holycross.wirral.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •Holy Cross Catholic Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (39.4 vs 11.9).
- •Bidston Avenue Primary School is the larger school with 446 students compared with 185.
- •Bidston Avenue Primary School is a academy school while Holy Cross Catholic Primary School is a local authority 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 Bidston Avenue Primary School better than Holy Cross Catholic Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Holy Cross Catholic Primary School ranks higher (39.4 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 Holy Cross Catholic Primary School?
About 761 m in a straight line, between Birkenhead and Birkenhead in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Bidston Avenue Primary School: 446. Holy Cross Catholic Primary School: 185. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Bidston Avenue Primary School and Holy Cross Catholic Primary School rank in North West?
Bidston Avenue Primary School is 2131st of 2,286 and Holy Cross Catholic Primary School is 1312th of 2,286 among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).