Cambridge Road Community Primary and Nursery School vs St Bernard's Roman Catholic Primary & Nursery School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North West, England, 1.0 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Cambridge Road Community Primary and Nursery School
Ellesmere Port · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
256 students
St Bernard's Roman Catholic Primary & Nursery School
Ellesmere Port · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
209 students
| Measure | Cambridge Road Community Primary and Nursery School Ellesmere Port, North West | St Bernard's Roman Catholic Primary & Nursery School Ellesmere Port, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 32 Lower 50% | 28 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1564 of 2,286 | #1682 of 2,286 |
| National rank | #11903 of 15,697 | #12622 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 2–11 |
| Students | 256 | 209 |
| Pupils on roll | 256 | 209 |
| Free school meals | 29.1% | 37.3% |
| Capacity filled | 121.9% | 87.1% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 53% | 61% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 6% | 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 | Ellesmere Port |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | www.cambridgeroad.cheshire.sch.uk/ | www.stbernardsrc.co.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Cambridge Road Community Primary and Nursery School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (31.6 vs 28.0).
- •St Bernard's Roman Catholic Primary & Nursery School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (61% vs 53%).
- •Cambridge Road Community Primary and Nursery School does better on ks2: higher standard (6% vs 0%).
- •Cambridge Road Community Primary and Nursery School is the larger school with 256 students compared with 209.
- •Cambridge Road Community Primary and Nursery School is a local authority school while St Bernard's Roman Catholic Primary & Nursery 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 Cambridge Road Community Primary and Nursery School better than St Bernard's Roman Catholic Primary & Nursery School?
On the Success Index (England), Cambridge Road Community Primary and Nursery School ranks higher (31.6 vs 28.0 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 Cambridge Road Community Primary and Nursery School and St Bernard's Roman Catholic Primary & Nursery School?
About 1.0 km in a straight line, between Ellesmere Port and Ellesmere Port in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Cambridge Road Community Primary and Nursery School: 256. St Bernard's Roman Catholic Primary & Nursery School: 209. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Cambridge Road Community Primary and Nursery School and St Bernard's Roman Catholic Primary & Nursery School rank in North West?
Cambridge Road Community Primary and Nursery School is 1564th of 2,286 and St Bernard's Roman Catholic Primary & Nursery School is 1682nd of 2,286 among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).