Fender Primary School vs St Peter's Catholic Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North West, England, 713 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Fender Primary School
Wirral · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
275 students
St Peter's Catholic Primary School
Prenton · Local authority primary · Ages 2–11
216 students
| Measure | Fender Primary School Wirral, North West | St Peter's Catholic Primary School Prenton, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 8 Lower 50% | 11 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #2209 of 2,286 | #2156 of 2,286 |
| National rank | #15440 of 15,697 | #15167 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 2–11 |
| Students | 275 | 216 |
| Pupils on roll | 275 | 216 |
| Free school meals | 61.1% | 72.6% |
| Capacity filled | 105% | 102.9% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 41% | 48% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 0% | 0% |
| 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 | Prenton |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | fenderprimary.com/ | www.stpeterscatholicprimary.eschools.co.uk/ |
The verdict
- •St Peter's Catholic Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (10.9 vs 7.8).
- •St Peter's Catholic Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (48% vs 41%).
- •Fender Primary School is the larger school with 275 students compared with 216.
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 Fender Primary School better than St Peter's Catholic Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), St Peter's Catholic Primary School ranks higher (10.9 vs 7.8 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 Fender Primary School and St Peter's Catholic Primary School?
About 713 m in a straight line, between Wirral and Prenton in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Fender Primary School: 275. St Peter's Catholic Primary School: 216. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Fender Primary School and St Peter's Catholic Primary School rank in North West?
Fender Primary School is 2209th of 2,286 and St Peter's Catholic Primary School is 2156th of 2,286 among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).