Christ The King Catholic Primary School vs Mendell Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North West, England, 346 m 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
Mendell Primary School
Wirral · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
133 students
| Measure | Christ The King Catholic Primary School Wirral, North West | Mendell Primary School Wirral, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 56 Top 50% | 29 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #801 of 2,286 | #1651 of 2,286 |
| National rank | #6714 of 15,697 | #12419 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 384 | 133 |
| Pupils on roll | 384 | 133 |
| Free school meals | 16.5% | 51.9% |
| Capacity filled | 91.4% | 63.3% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 67% | 41% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 7% | 14% |
| 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.mendell.wirral.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •Christ The King Catholic Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (55.9 vs 29.0).
- •Christ The King Catholic Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (67% vs 41%).
- •Mendell Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (14% vs 7%).
- •Christ The King Catholic Primary School is the larger school with 384 students compared with 133.
- •Christ The King Catholic Primary School is a local authority school while Mendell Primary School is a academy 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 Christ The King Catholic Primary School better than Mendell Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Christ The King Catholic Primary School ranks higher (55.9 vs 29.0 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 Mendell Primary School?
About 346 m 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. Mendell Primary School: 133. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Christ The King Catholic Primary School and Mendell Primary School rank in North West?
Christ The King Catholic Primary School is 801st of 2,286 and Mendell Primary School is 1651st of 2,286 among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).