Cathcart Street Primary School vs Woodlands Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North West, England, 987 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
Woodlands Primary School
Birkenhead · Local authority primary · Ages 2–11
314 students
| Measure | Cathcart Street Primary School Wirral, North West | Woodlands Primary School Birkenhead, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 4 Lower 50% | 19 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #2277 of 2,286 | #1931 of 2,286 |
| National rank | #15653 of 15,697 | #14124 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 2–11 | Ages 2–11 |
| Students | 213 | 314 |
| Pupils on roll | 213 | 314 |
| Free school meals | 81.7% | 61.2% |
| Capacity filled | 77.7% | 93.5% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 26% | 53% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 0% | 2% |
| 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 | Birkenhead |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | www.cathcartstreet.wirral.sch.uk | woodlandswirral.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Woodlands Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (19.1 vs 3.7).
- •Woodlands Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (53% vs 26%).
- •Woodlands Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (2% vs 0%).
- •Woodlands Primary School is the larger school with 314 students compared with 213.
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 Woodlands Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Woodlands Primary School ranks higher (19.1 vs 3.7 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 Cathcart Street Primary School and Woodlands Primary School?
About 987 m in a straight line, between Wirral and Birkenhead in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Cathcart Street Primary School: 213. Woodlands Primary School: 314. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Cathcart Street Primary School and Woodlands Primary School rank in North West?
Cathcart Street Primary School is 2277th of 2,286 and Woodlands Primary School is 1931st of 2,286 among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).