Birkenhead School vs St Anselm's College
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North West, England, 707 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Birkenhead School
Prenton · Independent all-through · Ages 3–19
892 students
St Anselm's College
Prenton · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,002 students
| Measure | Birkenhead School Prenton, North West | St Anselm's College Prenton, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 42 Lower 50% | 88 Top 10% |
| Region rank | #282 of 536 | #32 of 536 |
| National rank | #2370 of 4,090 | #320 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Independent | Academy |
| Type | All-through | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 3–19 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 892 | 1,002 |
| Pupils on roll | 892 | 1,002 |
| Free school meals | – | 11% |
| Capacity filled | 85% | 97.7% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 44.6 | 57.2 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 0% | 75.5% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 0% | 93.7% |
| EBacc average points | 4.22 | 5.15 |
| A level points per entry | 38.6 | 37.7 |
| town | Prenton | Prenton |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | www.birkenheadschool.co.uk | www.st-anselms.com/ |
The verdict
- •St Anselm's College scores higher on the Success Index (England) (88.1 vs 41.6).
- •St Anselm's College is the larger school with 1,002 students compared with 892.
- •Birkenhead School is a independent school while St Anselm's College is a academy school, so fees and admission rules differ.
- •Birkenhead School is co-educational and St Anselm's College is boys.
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 School better than St Anselm's College?
On the Success Index (England), St Anselm's College ranks higher (88.1 vs 41.6 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 School and St Anselm's College?
About 707 m in a straight line, between Prenton and Prenton in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Birkenhead School: 892. St Anselm's College: 1,002. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Birkenhead School and St Anselm's College rank in North West?
Birkenhead School is 282nd of 536 and St Anselm's College is 32nd of 536 among all-through schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).