Frodsham CofE Primary School vs Helsby High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North West, England, 2.5 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Frodsham CofE Primary School
Frodsham · Local authority primary · Ages 2–11
219 students
Helsby High School
Frodsham · Local authority secondary · Ages 11–18
1,211 students
| Measure | Frodsham CofE Primary School Frodsham, North West | Helsby High School Frodsham, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 64 Top 50% | 61 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #601 of 2,286 | #166 of 536 |
| National rank | #5089 of 15,697 | #1427 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 2–11 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 219 | 1,211 |
| Pupils on roll | 219 | 1,211 |
| Free school meals | 3.5% | 16.5% |
| Capacity filled | 104.3% | 88.3% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 67% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 7% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 47.1 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 51.9% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 70.4% |
| EBacc average points | – | 4.44 |
| A level points per entry | – | 28.5 |
| town | Frodsham | Frodsham |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | www.frodshamce.cheshire.sch.uk | www.helsbyhigh.org.uk |
The verdict
- •Frodsham CofE Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (63.7 vs 61.0).
- •Helsby High School is the larger school with 1,211 students compared with 219.
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 Frodsham CofE Primary School better than Helsby High School?
On the Success Index (England), Frodsham CofE Primary School ranks higher (63.7 vs 61.0 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 Frodsham CofE Primary School and Helsby High School?
About 2.5 km in a straight line, between Frodsham and Frodsham in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Frodsham CofE Primary School: 219. Helsby High School: 1,211. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Frodsham CofE Primary School and Helsby High School rank in North West?
Frodsham CofE Primary School is 601st of 2,286 and Helsby High School is 166th of 536 among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).