Birchwood CofE Primary School vs King's Leadership Academy Warrington
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North West, England, 2.4 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
King's Leadership Academy Warrington
Warrington · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
804 students
| Measure | Birchwood CofE Primary School Warrington, North West | King's Leadership Academy Warrington Warrington, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 22 Lower 50% | 87 Top 10% |
| Region rank | #1867 of 2,286 | #36 of 536 |
| National rank | #13662 of 15,697 | #349 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 157 | 804 |
| Pupils on roll | 157 | 804 |
| Free school meals | 56.1% | 13.1% |
| Capacity filled | 69.5% | 95.7% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 59% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 0% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 56.0 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 64.7% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 88% |
| EBacc average points | – | 5.28 |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Warrington | Warrington |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | www.birchwoodceprimary.co.uk/ | www.kingswarrington.com/ |
The verdict
- •King's Leadership Academy Warrington scores higher on the Success Index (England) (87.3 vs 22.1).
- •King's Leadership Academy Warrington is the larger school with 804 students compared with 157.
- •Birchwood CofE Primary School is a local authority school while King's Leadership Academy Warrington 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 King's Leadership Academy Warrington?
On the Success Index (England), King's Leadership Academy Warrington ranks higher (87.3 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 King's Leadership Academy Warrington?
About 2.4 km in a straight line, between Warrington and Warrington in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Birchwood CofE Primary School: 157. King's Leadership Academy Warrington: 804. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Birchwood CofE Primary School and King's Leadership Academy Warrington rank in North West?
Birchwood CofE Primary School is 1867th of 2,286 and King's Leadership Academy Warrington is 36th of 536 among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).