Devonshire Park Primary School vs Prenton High School for Girls
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North West, England, 849 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Devonshire Park Primary School
Birkenhead · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
413 students
Prenton High School for Girls
Birkenhead · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
770 students
| Measure | Devonshire Park Primary School Birkenhead, North West | Prenton High School for Girls Birkenhead, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 23 Lower 50% | 23 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1842 of 2,286 | #404 of 536 |
| National rank | #13528 of 15,697 | #3290 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 11–16 |
| Students | 413 | 770 |
| Pupils on roll | 413 | 770 |
| Free school meals | 43.9% | 46.9% |
| Capacity filled | 79.4% | 97.5% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 47% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 6% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 38.9 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 33.1% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 55.2% |
| EBacc average points | – | 3.32 |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Birkenhead | Birkenhead |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | www.devonshireparkprimaryschool.co.uk/ | www.prentonhighschool.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (England) scores (23.0 vs 23.4).
- •Prenton High School for Girls is the larger school with 770 students compared with 413.
- •Devonshire Park Primary School is a local authority school while Prenton High School for Girls is a academy school, so fees and admission rules differ.
- •Devonshire Park Primary School is co-educational and Prenton High School for Girls is girls.
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 Devonshire Park Primary School better than Prenton High School for Girls?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (England). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Devonshire Park Primary School and Prenton High School for Girls?
About 849 m in a straight line, between Birkenhead and Birkenhead in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Devonshire Park Primary School: 413. Prenton High School for Girls: 770. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Devonshire Park Primary School and Prenton High School for Girls rank in North West?
Devonshire Park Primary School is 1842nd of 2,286 and Prenton High School for Girls is 404th of 536 among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).