Black Horse Hill Junior School vs Great Meols Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North West, England, 3.1 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Black Horse Hill Junior School
Wirral · Academy primary · Ages 7–11
169 students
Great Meols Primary School
Wirral · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
450 students
| Measure | Black Horse Hill Junior School Wirral, North West | Great Meols Primary School Wirral, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 24 Lower 50% | 81 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #1819 of 2,286 | #252 of 2,286 |
| National rank | #13400 of 15,697 | #1967 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 7–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 169 | 450 |
| Pupils on roll | 169 | 450 |
| Free school meals | 34.3% | 5.1% |
| Capacity filled | 70.4% | 98% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 44% | 75% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 6% | 13% |
| 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 | Wirral | Wirral |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | www.blackhorsehill-junior.wirral.sch.uk | www.greatmeols.wirral.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Great Meols Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (81.2 vs 23.8).
- •Great Meols Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (75% vs 44%).
- •Great Meols Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (13% vs 6%).
- •Great Meols Primary School is the larger school with 450 students compared with 169.
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 Junior School better than Great Meols Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Great Meols Primary School ranks higher (81.2 vs 23.8 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 Junior School and Great Meols Primary School?
About 3.1 km in a straight line, between Wirral and Wirral in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Black Horse Hill Junior School: 169. Great Meols Primary School: 450. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Black Horse Hill Junior School and Great Meols Primary School rank in North West?
Black Horse Hill Junior School is 1819th of 2,286 and Great Meols Primary School is 252nd of 2,286 among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).