Birkdale Primary School vs Greenbank High School
A head-to-head comparison of two 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
Greenbank High School
Southport · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
1,025 students
| Measure | Birkdale Primary School Southport, North West | Greenbank High School Southport, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 19 Lower 50% | 70 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #1927 of 2,286 | #116 of 536 |
| National rank | #14107 of 15,697 | #1003 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 11–16 |
| Students | 430 | 1,025 |
| Pupils on roll | 430 | 1,025 |
| Free school meals | 22.9% | 21.2% |
| Capacity filled | 104.9% | 99.5% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 30% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 3% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 50.6 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 50.5% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 69.7% |
| EBacc average points | – | 4.69 |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Southport | Southport |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | www.birkdaleprimary.com | www.greenbankhigh.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Greenbank High School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (70.4 vs 19.2).
- •Greenbank High School is the larger school with 1,025 students compared with 430.
- •Birkdale Primary School is a local authority school while Greenbank High School is a academy school, so fees and admission rules differ.
- •Birkdale Primary School is co-educational and Greenbank High School is girls.
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 Greenbank High School?
On the Success Index (England), Greenbank High School ranks higher (70.4 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 Greenbank High 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. Greenbank High School: 1,025. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Birkdale Primary School and Greenbank High School rank in North West?
Birkdale Primary School is 1927th of 2,286 and Greenbank High School is 116th of 536 among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).