Birkdale Primary School vs Farnborough Road Junior School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North West, England, 1.8 km 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
Farnborough Road Junior School
Southport · Local authority primary · Ages 7–11
468 students
| Measure | Birkdale Primary School Southport, North West | Farnborough Road Junior School Southport, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 19 Lower 50% | 50 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1927 of 2,286 | #1006 of 2,286 |
| National rank | #14107 of 15,697 | #8112 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 7–11 |
| Students | 430 | 468 |
| Pupils on roll | 430 | 468 |
| Free school meals | 22.9% | 16.9% |
| Capacity filled | 104.9% | 97.5% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 30% | 68% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 3% | 2% |
| 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 | Southport | Southport |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | www.birkdaleprimary.com | www.farnboroughroadjuniors.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Farnborough Road Junior School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (49.5 vs 19.2).
- •Farnborough Road Junior School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (68% vs 30%).
- •Birkdale Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (3% vs 2%).
- •Farnborough Road Junior School is the larger school with 468 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 Farnborough Road Junior School?
On the Success Index (England), Farnborough Road Junior School ranks higher (49.5 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 Farnborough Road Junior School?
About 1.8 km in a straight line, between Southport and Southport in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Birkdale Primary School: 430. Farnborough Road Junior School: 468. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Birkdale Primary School and Farnborough Road Junior School rank in North West?
Birkdale Primary School is 1927th of 2,286 and Farnborough Road Junior School is 1006th of 2,286 among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).