Birkenhead Christ Church CofE Primary School vs St Werburgh's Catholic Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North West, England, 286 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
St Werburgh's Catholic Primary School
Birkenhead · Local authority primary · Ages 2–11
210 students
| Measure | Birkenhead Christ Church CofE Primary School Birkenhead, North West | St Werburgh's Catholic Primary School Birkenhead, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 36 Lower 50% | 18 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1435 of 2,286 | #1989 of 2,286 |
| National rank | #11103 of 15,697 | #14341 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 2–11 |
| Students | 203 | 210 |
| Pupils on roll | 203 | 210 |
| Free school meals | 57% | 49.1% |
| Capacity filled | 96.7% | 82% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 56% | 44% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 11% | 4% |
| 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 | Birkenhead |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | www.christchurchbirkenhead.com | www.stwerburghswirral.co.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Birkenhead Christ Church CofE Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (35.7 vs 17.7).
- •Birkenhead Christ Church CofE Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (56% vs 44%).
- •Birkenhead Christ Church CofE Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (11% vs 4%).
- •St Werburgh's Catholic Primary School is the larger school with 210 students compared with 203.
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 Werburgh's Catholic Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Birkenhead Christ Church CofE Primary School ranks higher (35.7 vs 17.7 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 Werburgh's Catholic Primary School?
About 286 m in a straight line, between Birkenhead and Birkenhead in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Birkenhead Christ Church CofE Primary School: 203. St Werburgh's Catholic Primary School: 210. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Birkenhead Christ Church CofE Primary School and St Werburgh's Catholic Primary School rank in North West?
Birkenhead Christ Church CofE Primary School is 1435th of 2,286 and St Werburgh's Catholic Primary School is 1989th of 2,286 among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).