Bleak Hill Primary School vs Cowley International College
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North West, England, 1.3 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bleak Hill Primary School
St Helens · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
608 students
Cowley International College
St Helens · Local authority secondary · Ages 11–18
1,514 students
| Measure | Bleak Hill Primary School St Helens, North West | Cowley International College St Helens, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 65 Top 50% | 24 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #572 of 2,286 | #395 of 536 |
| National rank | #4880 of 15,697 | #3242 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 608 | 1,514 |
| Pupils on roll | 608 | 1,514 |
| Free school meals | 7.7% | 37.5% |
| Capacity filled | 96.5% | 93.5% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 65% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 11% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 39.3 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 30.4% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 48.3% |
| EBacc average points | – | 3.54 |
| A level points per entry | – | 25.3 |
| town | St Helens | St Helens |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | www.bleakhill.st-helens.sch.uk | www.cowley.st-helens.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Bleak Hill Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (64.8 vs 24.1).
- •Cowley International College is the larger school with 1,514 students compared with 608.
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 Bleak Hill Primary School better than Cowley International College?
On the Success Index (England), Bleak Hill Primary School ranks higher (64.8 vs 24.1 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 Bleak Hill Primary School and Cowley International College?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between St Helens and St Helens in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Bleak Hill Primary School: 608. Cowley International College: 1,514. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Bleak Hill Primary School and Cowley International College rank in North West?
Bleak Hill Primary School is 572nd of 2,286 and Cowley International College is 395th of 536 among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).