Co-op Academy Oldershaw vs New Brighton Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North West, England, 1.5 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Co-op Academy Oldershaw
Wallasey · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
774 students
New Brighton Primary School
Wallasey · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
581 students
| Measure | Co-op Academy Oldershaw Wallasey, North West | New Brighton Primary School Wallasey, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 6 Lower 50% | 31 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #522 of 536 | #1586 of 2,286 |
| National rank | #4025 of 4,090 | #12000 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–18 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 774 | 581 |
| Pupils on roll | 774 | 581 |
| Free school meals | 62.9% | 28.4% |
| Capacity filled | 69.7% | 86.7% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 58% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 2% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 28.0 | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 12.2% | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 28.8% | – |
| EBacc average points | 2.25 | – |
| A level points per entry | 13.6 | – |
| town | Wallasey | Wallasey |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | www.oldershaw.wirral.sch.uk/ | www.newbrightonprimary.co.uk/ |
The verdict
- •New Brighton Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (31.2 vs 6.4).
- •Co-op Academy Oldershaw is the larger school with 774 students compared with 581.
- •Co-op Academy Oldershaw is a academy school while New Brighton Primary School is a local authority 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 Co-op Academy Oldershaw better than New Brighton Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), New Brighton Primary School ranks higher (31.2 vs 6.4 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 Co-op Academy Oldershaw and New Brighton Primary School?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Wallasey and Wallasey in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Co-op Academy Oldershaw: 774. New Brighton Primary School: 581. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Co-op Academy Oldershaw and New Brighton Primary School rank in North West?
Co-op Academy Oldershaw is 522nd of 536 and New Brighton Primary School is 1586th of 2,286 among secondary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).