Birchfields Primary School vs Rice Lane Primary School and Nursery
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North West, England, 50 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Birchfields Primary School
Manchester · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
592 students
Rice Lane Primary School and Nursery
Liverpool · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
597 students
| Measure | Birchfields Primary School Manchester, North West | Rice Lane Primary School and Nursery Liverpool, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 15 Lower 50% | 30 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #2062 of 2,286 | #1617 of 2,286 |
| National rank | #14678 of 15,697 | #12210 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 592 | 597 |
| Pupils on roll | 592 | 597 |
| Free school meals | 58.8% | 33.9% |
| Capacity filled | 82.2% | 80.8% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 49% | 53% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 1% | 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 | Manchester | Liverpool |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | www.birchfieldsprimary.com | www.ricelaneprimary.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Rice Lane Primary School and Nursery scores higher on the Success Index (England) (30.0 vs 15.1).
- •Rice Lane Primary School and Nursery does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (53% vs 49%).
- •Rice Lane Primary School and Nursery does better on ks2: higher standard (6% vs 1%).
- •Rice Lane Primary School and Nursery is the larger school with 597 students compared with 592.
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 Birchfields Primary School better than Rice Lane Primary School and Nursery?
On the Success Index (England), Rice Lane Primary School and Nursery ranks higher (30.0 vs 15.1 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 Birchfields Primary School and Rice Lane Primary School and Nursery?
About 50 km in a straight line, between Manchester and Liverpool in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Birchfields Primary School: 592. Rice Lane Primary School and Nursery: 597. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Birchfields Primary School and Rice Lane Primary School and Nursery rank in North West?
Birchfields Primary School is 2062nd of 2,286 and Rice Lane Primary School and Nursery is 1617th of 2,286 among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).