Birkenhead Park School vs Cathcart Street Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North West, England, 1.1 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Birkenhead Park School
Birkenhead · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
731 students
Cathcart Street Primary School
Wirral · Local authority primary · Ages 2–11
213 students
| Measure | Birkenhead Park School Birkenhead, North West | Cathcart Street Primary School Wirral, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 21 Lower 50% | 4 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #428 of 536 | #2277 of 2,286 |
| National rank | #3473 of 4,090 | #15653 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–16 | Ages 2–11 |
| Students | 731 | 213 |
| Pupils on roll | 731 | 213 |
| Free school meals | 69.4% | 81.7% |
| Capacity filled | 97.5% | 77.7% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 26% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 0% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 39.9 | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 30.4% | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 48.6% | – |
| EBacc average points | 3.35 | – |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Birkenhead | Wirral |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | www.birkenheadparkschool.com/ | www.cathcartstreet.wirral.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •Birkenhead Park School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (20.8 vs 3.7).
- •Birkenhead Park School is the larger school with 731 students compared with 213.
- •Birkenhead Park School is a academy school while Cathcart Street Primary School is a local authority 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 Park School better than Cathcart Street Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Birkenhead Park School ranks higher (20.8 vs 3.7 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 Park School and Cathcart Street Primary School?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Birkenhead and Wirral in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Birkenhead Park School: 731. Cathcart Street Primary School: 213. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Birkenhead Park School and Cathcart Street Primary School rank in North West?
Birkenhead Park School is 428th of 536 and Cathcart Street Primary School is 2277th of 2,286 among secondary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).