Bishop Wilson Church of England Primary School vs Neston High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North West, England, 4.7 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bishop Wilson Church of England Primary School
Neston · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
66 students
Neston High School
Neston · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,712 students
| Measure | Bishop Wilson Church of England Primary School Neston, North West | Neston High School Neston, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 60 Top 50% | 46 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #701 of 2,286 | #250 of 536 |
| National rank | #5835 of 15,697 | #2171 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 66 | 1,712 |
| Pupils on roll | 66 | 1,712 |
| Free school meals | 4.5% | 17.7% |
| Capacity filled | 62.9% | 99.6% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 73% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 0% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 43.4 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 36.8% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 64.2% |
| EBacc average points | – | 3.70 |
| A level points per entry | – | 29.0 |
| town | Neston | Neston |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | www.bishopwilson.cheshire.sch.uk/ | www.nestonhigh.com |
The verdict
- •Bishop Wilson Church of England Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (60.0 vs 45.9).
- •Neston High School is the larger school with 1,712 students compared with 66.
- •Bishop Wilson Church of England Primary School is a local authority school while Neston High 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 Wilson Church of England Primary School better than Neston High School?
On the Success Index (England), Bishop Wilson Church of England Primary School ranks higher (60.0 vs 45.9 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 Wilson Church of England Primary School and Neston High School?
About 4.7 km in a straight line, between Neston and Neston in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Bishop Wilson Church of England Primary School: 66. Neston High School: 1,712. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Bishop Wilson Church of England Primary School and Neston High School rank in North West?
Bishop Wilson Church of England Primary School is 701st of 2,286 and Neston High School is 250th of 536 among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).