Birkenhead School vs Townfield Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North West, England, 1.0 km 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
Townfield Primary School
Wirral · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
487 students
| Measure | Birkenhead School Prenton, North West | Townfield Primary School Wirral, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 42 Lower 50% | 63 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #282 of 536 | #622 of 2,286 |
| National rank | #2370 of 4,090 | #5262 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Independent | Academy |
| Type | All-through | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–19 | Ages 2–11 |
| Students | 892 | 487 |
| Pupils on roll | 892 | 487 |
| Free school meals | – | 16.9% |
| Capacity filled | 85% | 103.4% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 70% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 9% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 44.6 | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 0% | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 0% | – |
| EBacc average points | 4.22 | – |
| A level points per entry | 38.6 | – |
| town | Prenton | Wirral |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | www.birkenheadschool.co.uk | www.townfieldprimaryschool.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Townfield Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (62.9 vs 41.6).
- •Birkenhead School is the larger school with 892 students compared with 487.
- •Birkenhead School is a independent school while Townfield Primary School is a academy 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 School better than Townfield Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Townfield Primary School ranks higher (62.9 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 Townfield Primary School?
About 1.0 km in a straight line, between Prenton and Wirral in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Birkenhead School: 892. Townfield Primary School: 487. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Birkenhead School and Townfield Primary School rank in North West?
Birkenhead School is 282nd of 536 and Townfield Primary School is 622nd of 2,286 among all-through schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).