Brackenwood Junior School vs Higher Bebington Junior School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North West, England, 967 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Brackenwood Junior School
Wirral · Academy primary · Ages 7–11
199 students
Higher Bebington Junior School
Wirral · Local authority primary · Ages 7–11
361 students
| Measure | Brackenwood Junior School Wirral, North West | Higher Bebington Junior School Wirral, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 78 Top 25% | 54 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #288 of 2,286 | #868 of 2,286 |
| National rank | #2403 of 15,697 | #7186 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 7–11 | Ages 7–11 |
| Students | 199 | 361 |
| Pupils on roll | 199 | 361 |
| Free school meals | 19.6% | 14.1% |
| Capacity filled | 82.9% | 94% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 85% | 64% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 11% | 7% |
| 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-junior.wirral.sch.uk/web | www.higherbebington.wirral.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Brackenwood Junior School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (78.3 vs 53.6).
- •Brackenwood Junior School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (85% vs 64%).
- •Brackenwood Junior School does better on ks2: higher standard (11% vs 7%).
- •Higher Bebington Junior School is the larger school with 361 students compared with 199.
- •Brackenwood Junior School is a academy school while Higher Bebington Junior 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 Brackenwood Junior School better than Higher Bebington Junior School?
On the Success Index (England), Brackenwood Junior School ranks higher (78.3 vs 53.6 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 Junior School and Higher Bebington Junior School?
About 967 m in a straight line, between Wirral and Wirral in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Brackenwood Junior School: 199. Higher Bebington Junior School: 361. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Brackenwood Junior School and Higher Bebington Junior School rank in North West?
Brackenwood Junior School is 288th of 2,286 and Higher Bebington Junior School is 868th of 2,286 among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).