Black Horse Hill Junior School vs Hilbre High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North West, England, 194 m 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
Hilbre High School
Wirral · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,154 students
| Measure | Black Horse Hill Junior School Wirral, North West | Hilbre High School Wirral, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 24 Lower 50% | 24 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1819 of 2,286 | #396 of 536 |
| National rank | #13400 of 15,697 | #3244 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 7–11 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 169 | 1,154 |
| Pupils on roll | 169 | 1,154 |
| Free school meals | 34.3% | 30.6% |
| Capacity filled | 70.4% | 99.5% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 44% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 6% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 39.0 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 24.5% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 48.4% |
| EBacc average points | – | 3.09 |
| A level points per entry | – | 22.3 |
| town | Wirral | Wirral |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | www.blackhorsehill-junior.wirral.sch.uk | www.hilbre.wirral.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (England) scores (23.8 vs 24.1).
- •Hilbre High School is the larger school with 1,154 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 Hilbre High School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (England). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Black Horse Hill Junior School and Hilbre High School?
About 194 m in a straight line, between Wirral and Wirral in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Black Horse Hill Junior School: 169. Hilbre High School: 1,154. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Black Horse Hill Junior School and Hilbre High School rank in North West?
Black Horse Hill Junior School is 1819th of 2,286 and Hilbre High School is 396th of 536 among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).