Firs Primary School vs Wellfield Junior School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North West, England, 1.3 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Firs Primary School
Sale · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
540 students
Wellfield Junior School
Sale · Local authority primary · Ages 7–11
246 students
| Measure | Firs Primary School Sale, North West | Wellfield Junior School Sale, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 52 Top 50% | 72 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #914 of 2,286 | #419 of 2,286 |
| National rank | #7524 of 15,697 | #3523 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 7–11 |
| Students | 540 | 246 |
| Pupils on roll | 540 | 246 |
| Free school meals | 34% | 14.6% |
| Capacity filled | 91.5% | 102.5% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 72% | 71% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 5% | 15% |
| 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 | Sale | Sale |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | www.firsprimary.co.uk | www.wellfieldjunior.traffrord.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •Wellfield Junior School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (72.1 vs 52.1).
- •Firs Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (72% vs 71%).
- •Wellfield Junior School does better on ks2: higher standard (15% vs 5%).
- •Firs Primary School is the larger school with 540 students compared with 246.
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 Firs Primary School better than Wellfield Junior School?
On the Success Index (England), Wellfield Junior School ranks higher (72.1 vs 52.1 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 Firs Primary School and Wellfield Junior School?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Sale and Sale in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Firs Primary School: 540. Wellfield Junior School: 246. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Firs Primary School and Wellfield Junior School rank in North West?
Firs Primary School is 914th of 2,286 and Wellfield Junior School is 419th of 2,286 among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).