Brackenwood Infant School vs Wirral Grammar School for Girls
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North West, England, 295 m 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
Wirral Grammar School for Girls
Wirral · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,224 students
| Measure | Brackenwood Infant School Wirral, North West | Wirral Grammar School for Girls Wirral, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 48 Lower 50% | 95 Top 5% |
| Region rank | #1041 of 2,286 | #14 of 536 |
| National rank | #8335 of 15,697 | #119 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 4–7 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 155 | 1,224 |
| Pupils on roll | 155 | 1,224 |
| Free school meals | 21.3% | 10.3% |
| Capacity filled | 81.6% | 101.4% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 69.3 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 92.2% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 98.9% |
| EBacc average points | – | 6.44 |
| A level points per entry | – | 42.3 |
| town | Wirral | Wirral |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | www.brackenwood-infant.wirral.sch.uk/ | www.wirralgirls.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Wirral Grammar School for Girls scores higher on the Success Index (England) (94.8 vs 48.4).
- •Wirral Grammar School for Girls is the larger school with 1,224 students compared with 155.
- •Brackenwood Infant School is a local authority school while Wirral Grammar School for Girls is a academy school, so fees and admission rules differ.
- •Brackenwood Infant School is co-educational and Wirral Grammar School for Girls is girls.
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 Wirral Grammar School for Girls?
On the Success Index (England), Wirral Grammar School for Girls ranks higher (94.8 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 Wirral Grammar School for Girls?
About 295 m in a straight line, between Wirral and Wirral in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Brackenwood Infant School: 155. Wirral Grammar School for Girls: 1,224. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Brackenwood Infant School and Wirral Grammar School for Girls rank in North West?
Brackenwood Infant School is 1041st of 2,286 and Wirral Grammar School for Girls is 14th of 536 among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).