Birkenhead Park School vs Co-op Academy Portland
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North West, England, 1.2 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
Co-op Academy Portland
Birkenhead · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
227 students
| Measure | Birkenhead Park School Birkenhead, North West | Co-op Academy Portland Birkenhead, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 21 Lower 50% | 12 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #428 of 536 | #2122 of 2,286 |
| National rank | #3473 of 4,090 | #15005 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–16 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 731 | 227 |
| Pupils on roll | 731 | 227 |
| Free school meals | 69.4% | 42.7% |
| Capacity filled | 97.5% | 108.1% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 45% |
| 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 | Birkenhead |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | www.birkenheadparkschool.com/ | portland.coopacademies.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Birkenhead Park School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (20.8 vs 12.3).
- •Birkenhead Park School is the larger school with 731 students compared with 227.
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 Co-op Academy Portland?
On the Success Index (England), Birkenhead Park School ranks higher (20.8 vs 12.3 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 Co-op Academy Portland?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Birkenhead and Birkenhead in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Birkenhead Park School: 731. Co-op Academy Portland: 227. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Birkenhead Park School and Co-op Academy Portland rank in North West?
Birkenhead Park School is 428th of 536 and Co-op Academy Portland is 2122nd of 2,286 among secondary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).