Bishop David Sheppard Church of England Primary School vs Churchtown Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North West, England, 1.4 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
Churchtown Primary School
Southport · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
660 students
| Measure | Bishop David Sheppard Church of England Primary School Southport, North West | Churchtown Primary School Southport, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 10 Lower 50% | 41 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #2167 of 2,286 | #1276 of 2,286 |
| National rank | #15240 of 15,697 | #10019 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 2–11 | Ages 2–11 |
| Students | 194 | 660 |
| Pupils on roll | 194 | 660 |
| Free school meals | 45.9% | 14.4% |
| Capacity filled | 94.6% | 78.6% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 42% | 55% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 0% | 6% |
| 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 | Southport |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | www.bishopdavidsheppard.com/ | www.churchtown.org.uk |
The verdict
- •Churchtown Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (40.6 vs 10.1).
- •Churchtown Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (55% vs 42%).
- •Churchtown Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (6% vs 0%).
- •Churchtown Primary School is the larger school with 660 students compared with 194.
- •Bishop David Sheppard Church of England Primary School is a local authority school while Churchtown 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 Bishop David Sheppard Church of England Primary School better than Churchtown Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Churchtown Primary School ranks higher (40.6 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 Churchtown Primary School?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Southport and Southport in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Bishop David Sheppard Church of England Primary School: 194. Churchtown Primary School: 660. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Bishop David Sheppard Church of England Primary School and Churchtown Primary School rank in North West?
Bishop David Sheppard Church of England Primary School is 2167th of 2,286 and Churchtown Primary School is 1276th of 2,286 among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).