Christ The King Catholic Primary School vs Heygarth Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North West, England, 1.1 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Christ The King Catholic Primary School
Wirral · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
384 students
Heygarth Primary School
Wirral · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
431 students
| Measure | Christ The King Catholic Primary School Wirral, North West | Heygarth Primary School Wirral, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 56 Top 50% | 44 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #801 of 2,286 | #1192 of 2,286 |
| National rank | #6714 of 15,697 | #9371 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 384 | 431 |
| Pupils on roll | 384 | 431 |
| Free school meals | 16.5% | 27% |
| Capacity filled | 91.4% | 134.3% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 67% | 65% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 7% | 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 | Wirral | Wirral |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | – | www.heygarth.wirral.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Christ The King Catholic Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (55.9 vs 43.6).
- •Christ The King Catholic Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (67% vs 65%).
- •Christ The King Catholic Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (7% vs 4%).
- •Heygarth Primary School is the larger school with 431 students compared with 384.
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 Christ The King Catholic Primary School better than Heygarth Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Christ The King Catholic Primary School ranks higher (55.9 vs 43.6 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 Christ The King Catholic Primary School and Heygarth Primary School?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Wirral and Wirral in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Christ The King Catholic Primary School: 384. Heygarth Primary School: 431. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Christ The King Catholic Primary School and Heygarth Primary School rank in North West?
Christ The King Catholic Primary School is 801st of 2,286 and Heygarth Primary School is 1192nd of 2,286 among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).