Black Horse Hill Infant School vs West Kirby Grammar School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North West, England, 1.5 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Black Horse Hill Infant School
Wirral · Local authority primary · Ages 3–7
102 students
West Kirby Grammar School
Wirral · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,181 students
| Measure | Black Horse Hill Infant School Wirral, North West | West Kirby Grammar School Wirral, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 47 Lower 50% | 95 Top 5% |
| Region rank | #1105 of 2,286 | #15 of 536 |
| National rank | #8766 of 15,697 | #127 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 3–7 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 102 | 1,181 |
| Pupils on roll | 102 | 1,181 |
| Free school meals | 22.2% | 8.4% |
| Capacity filled | 56.7% | 92% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 71.3 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 95.6% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 97.8% |
| EBacc average points | – | 6.80 |
| A level points per entry | – | 39.3 |
| town | Wirral | Wirral |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | www.blackhorsehillinfant.co.uk | wkgs.org/ |
The verdict
- •West Kirby Grammar School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (94.5 vs 46.5).
- •West Kirby Grammar School is the larger school with 1,181 students compared with 102.
- •Black Horse Hill Infant School is a local authority school while West Kirby Grammar School is a academy school, so fees and admission rules differ.
- •Black Horse Hill Infant School is co-educational and West Kirby Grammar School is girls.
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 Black Horse Hill Infant School better than West Kirby Grammar School?
On the Success Index (England), West Kirby Grammar School ranks higher (94.5 vs 46.5 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 Black Horse Hill Infant School and West Kirby Grammar School?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Wirral and Wirral in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Black Horse Hill Infant School: 102. West Kirby Grammar School: 1,181. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Black Horse Hill Infant School and West Kirby Grammar School rank in North West?
Black Horse Hill Infant School is 1105th of 2,286 and West Kirby Grammar School is 15th of 536 among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).