Co-op Academy Portland vs St Anselm's College
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North West, England, 1.1 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Co-op Academy Portland
Birkenhead · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
227 students
St Anselm's College
Prenton · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,002 students
| Measure | Co-op Academy Portland Birkenhead, North West | St Anselm's College Prenton, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 12 Lower 50% | 88 Top 10% |
| Region rank | #2122 of 2,286 | #32 of 536 |
| National rank | #15005 of 15,697 | #320 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 227 | 1,002 |
| Pupils on roll | 227 | 1,002 |
| Free school meals | 42.7% | 11% |
| Capacity filled | 108.1% | 97.7% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 45% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 0% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 57.2 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 75.5% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 93.7% |
| EBacc average points | – | 5.15 |
| A level points per entry | – | 37.7 |
| town | Birkenhead | Prenton |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | portland.coopacademies.co.uk | www.st-anselms.com/ |
The verdict
- •St Anselm's College scores higher on the Success Index (England) (88.1 vs 12.3).
- •St Anselm's College is the larger school with 1,002 students compared with 227.
- •Co-op Academy Portland is co-educational and St Anselm's College is boys.
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 Portland better than St Anselm's College?
On the Success Index (England), St Anselm's College ranks higher (88.1 vs 12.3 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 Portland and St Anselm's College?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Birkenhead and Prenton in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Co-op Academy Portland: 227. St Anselm's College: 1,002. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Co-op Academy Portland and St Anselm's College rank in North West?
Co-op Academy Portland is 2122nd of 2,286 and St Anselm's College is 32nd of 536 among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).