Cathcart Street Primary School vs Progress Schools - Wirral
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North West, England, 544 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Cathcart Street Primary School
Wirral · Local authority primary · Ages 2–11
213 students
Progress Schools - Wirral
Bright Street · Independent secondary · Ages 11–16
14 students
| Measure | Cathcart Street Primary School Wirral, North West | Progress Schools - Wirral Bright Street, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 4 Lower 50% | – Not rated |
| Region rank | #2277 of 2,286 | – |
| National rank | #15653 of 15,697 | – |
| Sector | Local authority | Independent |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 2–11 | Ages 11–16 |
| Students | 213 | 14 |
| Pupils on roll | 213 | 14 |
| Free school meals | 81.7% | – |
| Capacity filled | 77.7% | 40% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 26% | – |
| 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 | Wirral | Bright Street |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | www.cathcartstreet.wirral.sch.uk | www.progress-schools.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Cathcart Street Primary School is the larger school with 213 students compared with 14.
- •Cathcart Street Primary School is a local authority school while Progress Schools - Wirral is a independent 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 Cathcart Street Primary School better than Progress Schools - Wirral?
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 Cathcart Street Primary School and Progress Schools - Wirral?
About 544 m in a straight line, between Wirral and Bright Street in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Cathcart Street Primary School: 213. Progress Schools - Wirral: 14. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Cathcart Street Primary School and Progress Schools - Wirral rank in North West?
Cathcart Street Primary School is 2277th of 2,286 and Progress Schools - Wirral is unranked among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).