Brookside Primary School vs Capenhurst CofE Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North West, England, 2.6 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Brookside Primary School
Ellesmere Port · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
184 students
Capenhurst CofE Primary School
Chester · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
88 students
| Measure | Brookside Primary School Ellesmere Port, North West | Capenhurst CofE Primary School Chester, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 16 Lower 50% | 73 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #2039 of 2,286 | #393 of 2,286 |
| National rank | #14575 of 15,697 | #3356 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 184 | 88 |
| Pupils on roll | 184 | 88 |
| Free school meals | 40.8% | 12.6% |
| Capacity filled | 87.6% | 83.8% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 50% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 0% | – |
| 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 | Ellesmere Port | Chester |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | www.brookside.cheshire.sch.uk/ | www.capenhurstcep.cheshire.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Capenhurst CofE Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (72.9 vs 15.9).
- •Brookside Primary School is the larger school with 184 students compared with 88.
- •Brookside Primary School is a local authority school while Capenhurst CofE 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 Brookside Primary School better than Capenhurst CofE Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Capenhurst CofE Primary School ranks higher (72.9 vs 15.9 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 Brookside Primary School and Capenhurst CofE Primary School?
About 2.6 km in a straight line, between Ellesmere Port and Chester in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Brookside Primary School: 184. Capenhurst CofE Primary School: 88. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Brookside Primary School and Capenhurst CofE Primary School rank in North West?
Brookside Primary School is 2039th of 2,286 and Capenhurst CofE Primary School is 393rd of 2,286 among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).