Bishop David Sheppard Church of England Primary School vs Bookwell Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North West, England, 100 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bishop David Sheppard Church of England Primary School
Southport · Local authority primary · Ages 2–11
194 students
Bookwell Primary School
Egremont · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
194 students
| Measure | Bishop David Sheppard Church of England Primary School Southport, North West | Bookwell Primary School Egremont, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 10 Lower 50% | 86 Top 10% |
| Region rank | #2167 of 2,286 | #166 of 2,286 |
| National rank | #15240 of 15,697 | #1277 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 2–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 194 | 194 |
| Pupils on roll | 194 | 194 |
| Free school meals | 45.9% | 11.9% |
| Capacity filled | 94.6% | 92.4% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 42% | 80% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 0% | 20% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | – |
| EBacc average points | – | – |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Southport | Egremont |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | www.bishopdavidsheppard.com/ | www.bookwell.cumbria.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •Bookwell Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (86.1 vs 10.1).
- •Bookwell Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (80% vs 42%).
- •Bookwell Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (20% vs 0%).
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 Bishop David Sheppard Church of England Primary School better than Bookwell Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Bookwell Primary School ranks higher (86.1 vs 10.1 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 Bishop David Sheppard Church of England Primary School and Bookwell Primary School?
About 100 km in a straight line, between Southport and Egremont in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Bishop David Sheppard Church of England Primary School: 194. Bookwell Primary School: 194. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Bishop David Sheppard Church of England Primary School and Bookwell Primary School rank in North West?
Bishop David Sheppard Church of England Primary School is 2167th of 2,286 and Bookwell Primary School is 166th of 2,286 among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).