Brookside Primary School vs Ellesmere Port Catholic High School, a Voluntary Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North West, England, 890 m 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
Ellesmere Port Catholic High School, a Voluntary Academy
Ellesmere Port · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
950 students
| Measure | Brookside Primary School Ellesmere Port, North West | Ellesmere Port Catholic High School, a Voluntary Academy Ellesmere Port, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 16 Lower 50% | 21 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #2039 of 2,286 | #425 of 536 |
| National rank | #14575 of 15,697 | #3468 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 184 | 950 |
| Pupils on roll | 184 | 950 |
| Free school meals | 40.8% | 35.3% |
| Capacity filled | 87.6% | 96.2% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 50% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 0% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 36.9 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 20.6% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 47.1% |
| EBacc average points | – | 3.16 |
| A level points per entry | – | 28.2 |
| town | Ellesmere Port | Ellesmere Port |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | www.brookside.cheshire.sch.uk/ | – |
The verdict
- •Ellesmere Port Catholic High School, a Voluntary Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (20.9 vs 15.9).
- •Ellesmere Port Catholic High School, a Voluntary Academy is the larger school with 950 students compared with 184.
- •Brookside Primary School is a local authority school while Ellesmere Port Catholic High School, a Voluntary Academy 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 Ellesmere Port Catholic High School, a Voluntary Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Ellesmere Port Catholic High School, a Voluntary Academy ranks higher (20.9 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 Ellesmere Port Catholic High School, a Voluntary Academy?
About 890 m in a straight line, between Ellesmere Port and Ellesmere Port in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Brookside Primary School: 184. Ellesmere Port Catholic High School, a Voluntary Academy: 950. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Brookside Primary School and Ellesmere Port Catholic High School, a Voluntary Academy rank in North West?
Brookside Primary School is 2039th of 2,286 and Ellesmere Port Catholic High School, a Voluntary Academy is 425th of 536 among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).