Birkdale High School vs Farnborough Road Infant School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North West, England, 832 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Birkdale High School
Southport · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
936 students
Farnborough Road Infant School
Southport · Local authority primary · Ages 2–7
428 students
| Measure | Birkdale High School Southport, North West | Farnborough Road Infant School Southport, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 75 Top 25% | 85 Top 10% |
| Region rank | #88 of 536 | #190 of 2,286 |
| National rank | #808 of 4,090 | #1440 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–16 | Ages 2–7 |
| Students | 936 | 428 |
| Pupils on roll | 936 | 428 |
| Free school meals | 22.2% | 8.8% |
| Capacity filled | 99.6% | 91.8% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 51.9 | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 57.4% | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 74.4% | – |
| EBacc average points | 4.90 | – |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Southport | Southport |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | www.birkdalehigh.co.uk/ | www.farnboroughroadinfants.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Farnborough Road Infant School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (84.9 vs 74.5).
- •Birkdale High School is the larger school with 936 students compared with 428.
- •Birkdale High School is a academy school while Farnborough Road Infant School is a local authority school, so fees and admission rules differ.
- •Birkdale High School is boys and Farnborough Road Infant School is co-educational.
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 Birkdale High School better than Farnborough Road Infant School?
On the Success Index (England), Farnborough Road Infant School ranks higher (84.9 vs 74.5 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 Birkdale High School and Farnborough Road Infant School?
About 832 m in a straight line, between Southport and Southport in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Birkdale High School: 936. Farnborough Road Infant School: 428. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Birkdale High School and Farnborough Road Infant School rank in North West?
Birkdale High School is 88th of 536 and Farnborough Road Infant School is 190th of 2,286 among secondary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).