Birchwood CofE Primary School vs Gorse Covert Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North West, England, 1.3 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Birchwood CofE Primary School
Warrington · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
157 students
Gorse Covert Primary School
Warrington · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
212 students
| Measure | Birchwood CofE Primary School Warrington, North West | Gorse Covert Primary School Warrington, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 22 Lower 50% | 72 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #1867 of 2,286 | #421 of 2,286 |
| National rank | #13662 of 15,697 | #3530 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 157 | 212 |
| Pupils on roll | 157 | 212 |
| Free school meals | 56.1% | 24.5% |
| Capacity filled | 69.5% | 87.6% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 59% | 77% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 0% | 13% |
| 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 | Warrington | Warrington |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | www.birchwoodceprimary.co.uk/ | www.gorsecovert.co.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Gorse Covert Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (72.0 vs 22.1).
- •Gorse Covert Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (77% vs 59%).
- •Gorse Covert Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (13% vs 0%).
- •Gorse Covert Primary School is the larger school with 212 students compared with 157.
- •Birchwood CofE Primary School is a local authority school while Gorse Covert Primary School is a academy 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 Birchwood CofE Primary School better than Gorse Covert Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Gorse Covert Primary School ranks higher (72.0 vs 22.1 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 Birchwood CofE Primary School and Gorse Covert Primary School?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Warrington and Warrington in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Birchwood CofE Primary School: 157. Gorse Covert Primary School: 212. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Birchwood CofE Primary School and Gorse Covert Primary School rank in North West?
Birchwood CofE Primary School is 1867th of 2,286 and Gorse Covert Primary School is 421st of 2,286 among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).