Black Horse Hill Junior School vs West Kirby 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.
Black Horse Hill Junior School
Wirral · Academy primary · Ages 7–11
169 students
West Kirby Primary School
Wirral · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
297 students
| Measure | Black Horse Hill Junior School Wirral, North West | West Kirby Primary School Wirral, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 24 Lower 50% | 86 Top 10% |
| Region rank | #1819 of 2,286 | #160 of 2,286 |
| National rank | #13400 of 15,697 | #1263 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 7–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 169 | 297 |
| Pupils on roll | 169 | 297 |
| Free school meals | 34.3% | 14.1% |
| Capacity filled | 70.4% | 114.7% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 44% | 81% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 6% | 23% |
| 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.westkirbyprimaryschool.co.uk/ |
The verdict
- •West Kirby Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (86.3 vs 23.8).
- •West Kirby Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (81% vs 44%).
- •West Kirby Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (23% vs 6%).
- •West Kirby Primary School is the larger school with 297 students compared with 169.
- •Black Horse Hill Junior School is a academy school while West Kirby Primary School is a local authority 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 Black Horse Hill Junior School better than West Kirby Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), West Kirby Primary School ranks higher (86.3 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 West Kirby Primary School?
About 1.4 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. West Kirby Primary School: 297. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Black Horse Hill Junior School and West Kirby Primary School rank in North West?
Black Horse Hill Junior School is 1819th of 2,286 and West Kirby Primary School is 160th of 2,286 among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).