Brackenwood Infant School vs Poulton Lancelyn Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North West, England, 1.8 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Brackenwood Infant School
Wirral · Local authority primary · Ages 4–7
155 students
Poulton Lancelyn Primary School
Wirral · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
507 students
| Measure | Brackenwood Infant School Wirral, North West | Poulton Lancelyn Primary School Wirral, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 48 Lower 50% | 95 Top 5% |
| Region rank | #1041 of 2,286 | #47 of 2,286 |
| National rank | #8335 of 15,697 | #362 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–7 | Ages 2–11 |
| Students | 155 | 507 |
| Pupils on roll | 155 | 507 |
| Free school meals | 21.3% | 3.6% |
| Capacity filled | 81.6% | 120.7% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 83% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 27% |
| 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.brackenwood-infant.wirral.sch.uk/ | www.poultonlancelyn.wirral.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Poulton Lancelyn Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (94.5 vs 48.4).
- •Poulton Lancelyn Primary School is the larger school with 507 students compared with 155.
- •Brackenwood Infant School is a local authority school while Poulton Lancelyn Primary School is a academy 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 Brackenwood Infant School better than Poulton Lancelyn Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Poulton Lancelyn Primary School ranks higher (94.5 vs 48.4 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 Brackenwood Infant School and Poulton Lancelyn Primary School?
About 1.8 km in a straight line, between Wirral and Wirral in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Brackenwood Infant School: 155. Poulton Lancelyn Primary School: 507. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Brackenwood Infant School and Poulton Lancelyn Primary School rank in North West?
Brackenwood Infant School is 1041st of 2,286 and Poulton Lancelyn Primary School is 47th of 2,286 among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).