Canon Burrows CofE Primary School vs Heygarth Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North West, England, 61 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Canon Burrows CofE Primary School
Ashton-under-Lyne · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
431 students
Heygarth Primary School
Wirral · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
431 students
| Measure | Canon Burrows CofE Primary School Ashton-under-Lyne, North West | Heygarth Primary School Wirral, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 44 Lower 50% | 44 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1167 of 2,286 | #1192 of 2,286 |
| National rank | #9208 of 15,697 | #9371 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 431 | 431 |
| Pupils on roll | 431 | 431 |
| Free school meals | 25.8% | 27% |
| Capacity filled | 102.6% | 134.3% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 64% | 65% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 5% | 4% |
| 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 | Ashton-under-Lyne | Wirral |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | www.canonburrows.co.uk/ | www.heygarth.wirral.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (England) scores (44.3 vs 43.6).
- •Heygarth Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (65% vs 64%).
- •Canon Burrows CofE Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (5% vs 4%).
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 Canon Burrows CofE Primary School better than Heygarth Primary School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (England). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Canon Burrows CofE Primary School and Heygarth Primary School?
About 61 km in a straight line, between Ashton-under-Lyne and Wirral in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Canon Burrows CofE Primary School: 431. Heygarth Primary School: 431. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Canon Burrows CofE Primary School and Heygarth Primary School rank in North West?
Canon Burrows CofE Primary School is 1167th of 2,286 and Heygarth Primary School is 1192nd of 2,286 among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).