Birkdale Primary School vs Christ The King Catholic High School and Sixth Form Centre
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North West, England, 604 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Birkdale Primary School
Southport · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
430 students
Christ The King Catholic High School and Sixth Form Centre
Southport · Local authority secondary · Ages 11–18
822 students
| Measure | Birkdale Primary School Southport, North West | Christ The King Catholic High School and Sixth Form Centre Southport, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 19 Lower 50% | 33 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1927 of 2,286 | #329 of 536 |
| National rank | #14107 of 15,697 | #2817 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 430 | 822 |
| Pupils on roll | 430 | 822 |
| Free school meals | 22.9% | 32.1% |
| Capacity filled | 104.9% | 67.2% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 30% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 3% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 41.8 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 37.2% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 58.4% |
| EBacc average points | – | 3.51 |
| A level points per entry | – | 24.5 |
| town | Southport | Southport |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | www.birkdaleprimary.com | www.christtheking-school.com |
The verdict
- •Christ The King Catholic High School and Sixth Form Centre scores higher on the Success Index (England) (32.7 vs 19.2).
- •Christ The King Catholic High School and Sixth Form Centre is the larger school with 822 students compared with 430.
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 Primary School better than Christ The King Catholic High School and Sixth Form Centre?
On the Success Index (England), Christ The King Catholic High School and Sixth Form Centre ranks higher (32.7 vs 19.2 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 Primary School and Christ The King Catholic High School and Sixth Form Centre?
About 604 m in a straight line, between Southport and Southport in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Birkdale Primary School: 430. Christ The King Catholic High School and Sixth Form Centre: 822. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Birkdale Primary School and Christ The King Catholic High School and Sixth Form Centre rank in North West?
Birkdale Primary School is 1927th of 2,286 and Christ The King Catholic High School and Sixth Form Centre is 329th of 536 among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).