Birkdale Primary School vs Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North West, England, 1.3 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
Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Primary School
Southport · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
447 students
| Measure | Birkdale Primary School Southport, North West | Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Primary School Southport, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 19 Lower 50% | 29 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1927 of 2,286 | #1642 of 2,286 |
| National rank | #14107 of 15,697 | #12351 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 2–11 |
| Students | 430 | 447 |
| Pupils on roll | 430 | 447 |
| Free school meals | 22.9% | 23.6% |
| Capacity filled | 104.9% | 97.2% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 30% | 58% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 3% | 0% |
| 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 | ololcatholicprimary.org/ |
The verdict
- •Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (29.3 vs 19.2).
- •Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (58% vs 30%).
- •Birkdale Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (3% vs 0%).
- •Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Primary School is the larger school with 447 students compared with 430.
- •Birkdale Primary School is a local authority school while Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Primary School 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 Birkdale Primary School better than Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Primary School ranks higher (29.3 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 Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Primary School?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Southport and Southport in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Birkdale Primary School: 430. Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Primary School: 447. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Birkdale Primary School and Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Primary School rank in North West?
Birkdale Primary School is 1927th of 2,286 and Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Primary School is 1642nd of 2,286 among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).