Birkenhead Park School vs Progress Schools - Wirral
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in North West, England, 760 m 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
Progress Schools - Wirral
Bright Street · Independent secondary · Ages 11–16
14 students
| Measure | Birkenhead Park School Birkenhead, North West | Progress Schools - Wirral Bright Street, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 21 Lower 50% | – Not rated |
| Region rank | #428 of 536 | – |
| National rank | #3473 of 4,090 | – |
| Sector | Academy | Independent |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 11–16 | Ages 11–16 |
| Students | 731 | 14 |
| Pupils on roll | 731 | 14 |
| Free school meals | 69.4% | – |
| Capacity filled | 97.5% | 40% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| 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 | Bright Street |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | www.birkenheadparkschool.com/ | www.progress-schools.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Birkenhead Park School is the larger school with 731 students compared with 14.
- •Birkenhead Park School is a academy 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 Park 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 Park School and Progress Schools - Wirral?
About 760 m in a straight line, between Birkenhead and Bright Street in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Birkenhead Park School: 731. Progress Schools - Wirral: 14. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Birkenhead Park School and Progress Schools - Wirral rank in North West?
Birkenhead Park School is 428th of 536 and Progress Schools - Wirral is unranked among secondary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).