Childer Thornton Primary School vs Westcliff Primary Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North West, England, 63 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Childer Thornton Primary School
Ellesmere Port · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
246 students
Westcliff Primary Academy
Blackpool · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
246 students
| Measure | Childer Thornton Primary School Ellesmere Port, North West | Westcliff Primary Academy Blackpool, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 78 Top 25% | 80 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #304 of 2,286 | #272 of 2,286 |
| National rank | #2560 of 15,697 | #2129 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 2–11 |
| Students | 246 | 246 |
| Pupils on roll | 246 | 246 |
| Free school meals | 9.5% | 23.5% |
| Capacity filled | 117.1% | 104.2% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 77% | 79% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 10% | 30% |
| 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 | Blackpool |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | www.childerthorntonprimary.com | www.westcliffprimaryacademy.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Westcliff Primary Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (80.2 vs 77.5).
- •Westcliff Primary Academy does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (79% vs 77%).
- •Westcliff Primary Academy does better on ks2: higher standard (30% vs 10%).
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 Childer Thornton Primary School better than Westcliff Primary Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Westcliff Primary Academy ranks higher (80.2 vs 77.5 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 Childer Thornton Primary School and Westcliff Primary Academy?
About 63 km in a straight line, between Ellesmere Port and Blackpool in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Childer Thornton Primary School: 246. Westcliff Primary Academy: 246. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Childer Thornton Primary School and Westcliff Primary Academy rank in North West?
Childer Thornton Primary School is 304th of 2,286 and Westcliff Primary Academy is 272nd of 2,286 among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).