Birkenhead Christ Church CofE Primary School vs St John's Church of England Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North West, England, 55 km 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
St John's Church of England Primary School
Stockport · Local authority primary · Ages 5–11
203 students
| Measure | Birkenhead Christ Church CofE Primary School Birkenhead, North West | St John's Church of England Primary School Stockport, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 36 Lower 50% | 81 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #1435 of 2,286 | #260 of 2,286 |
| National rank | #11103 of 15,697 | #2021 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 5–11 |
| Students | 203 | 203 |
| Pupils on roll | 203 | 203 |
| Free school meals | 57% | 9.9% |
| Capacity filled | 96.7% | 96.7% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 56% | 81% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 11% | 10% |
| 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 | Stockport |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | www.christchurchbirkenhead.com | www.st-johns.stockport.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •St John's Church of England Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (80.9 vs 35.7).
- •St John's Church of England Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (81% vs 56%).
- •Birkenhead Christ Church CofE Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (11% vs 10%).
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 St John's Church of England Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), St John's Church of England Primary School ranks higher (80.9 vs 35.7 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 Birkenhead Christ Church CofE Primary School and St John's Church of England Primary School?
About 55 km in a straight line, between Birkenhead and Stockport in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Birkenhead Christ Church CofE Primary School: 203. St John's Church of England Primary School: 203. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Birkenhead Christ Church CofE Primary School and St John's Church of England Primary School rank in North West?
Birkenhead Christ Church CofE Primary School is 1435th of 2,286 and St John's Church of England Primary School is 260th of 2,286 among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).