Bidston Village CofE (Controlled) Primary School vs Grappenhall St Wilfrid's CofE Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North West, England, 36 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bidston Village CofE (Controlled) Primary School
Prenton · Local authority primary · Ages 2–11
404 students
Grappenhall St Wilfrid's CofE Primary School
Warrington · Local authority primary · Ages 5–11
404 students
| Measure | Bidston Village CofE (Controlled) Primary School Prenton, North West | Grappenhall St Wilfrid's CofE Primary School Warrington, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 4 Lower 50% | 80 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #2274 of 2,286 | #271 of 2,286 |
| National rank | #15641 of 15,697 | #2125 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 2–11 | Ages 5–11 |
| Students | 404 | 404 |
| Pupils on roll | 404 | 404 |
| Free school meals | 64.8% | 5.7% |
| Capacity filled | 96.2% | 96.2% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 27% | 72% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 0% | 17% |
| 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 | Prenton | Warrington |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | www.bidstonvillage.wirral.sch.uk | www.stwilfridsprimary.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Grappenhall St Wilfrid's CofE Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (80.2 vs 4.1).
- •Grappenhall St Wilfrid's CofE Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (72% vs 27%).
- •Grappenhall St Wilfrid's CofE Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (17% vs 0%).
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 Village CofE (Controlled) Primary School better than Grappenhall St Wilfrid's CofE Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Grappenhall St Wilfrid's CofE Primary School ranks higher (80.2 vs 4.1 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 Village CofE (Controlled) Primary School and Grappenhall St Wilfrid's CofE Primary School?
About 36 km in a straight line, between Prenton and Warrington in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Bidston Village CofE (Controlled) Primary School: 404. Grappenhall St Wilfrid's CofE Primary School: 404. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Bidston Village CofE (Controlled) Primary School and Grappenhall St Wilfrid's CofE Primary School rank in North West?
Bidston Village CofE (Controlled) Primary School is 2274th of 2,286 and Grappenhall St Wilfrid's CofE Primary School is 271st of 2,286 among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).