Birkenhead Christ Church CofE Primary School vs Progress Schools - Wirral
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North West, England, 708 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Birkenhead Christ Church CofE Primary School
Birkenhead · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
203 students
Progress Schools - Wirral
Bright Street · Independent secondary · Ages 11–16
14 students
| Measure | Birkenhead Christ Church CofE Primary School Birkenhead, North West | Progress Schools - Wirral Bright Street, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 36 Lower 50% | – Not rated |
| Region rank | #1435 of 2,286 | – |
| National rank | #11103 of 15,697 | – |
| Sector | Local authority | Independent |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 11–16 |
| Students | 203 | 14 |
| Pupils on roll | 203 | 14 |
| Free school meals | 57% | – |
| Capacity filled | 96.7% | 40% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 56% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 11% | – |
| 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 | Birkenhead | Bright Street |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | www.christchurchbirkenhead.com | www.progress-schools.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Birkenhead Christ Church CofE Primary School is the larger school with 203 students compared with 14.
- •Birkenhead Christ Church CofE Primary School is a local authority school while Progress Schools - Wirral is a independent 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 Birkenhead Christ Church CofE Primary School better than Progress Schools - Wirral?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (England). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Birkenhead Christ Church CofE Primary School and Progress Schools - Wirral?
About 708 m in a straight line, between Birkenhead and Bright Street in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Birkenhead Christ Church CofE Primary School: 203. Progress Schools - Wirral: 14. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Birkenhead Christ Church CofE Primary School and Progress Schools - Wirral rank in North West?
Birkenhead Christ Church CofE Primary School is 1435th of 2,286 and Progress Schools - Wirral is unranked among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).