Greasby Infant School vs Irby Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North West, England, 1.9 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Greasby Infant School
Wirral · Local authority primary · Ages 3–7
196 students
Irby Primary School
Wirral · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
249 students
| Measure | Greasby Infant School Wirral, North West | Irby Primary School Wirral, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 97 Top 5% | 66 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #22 of 2,286 | #554 of 2,286 |
| National rank | #154 of 15,697 | #4685 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–7 | Ages 2–11 |
| Students | 196 | 249 |
| Pupils on roll | 196 | 249 |
| Free school meals | 3.8% | 4.4% |
| Capacity filled | 92.5% | 113.2% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 70% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 6% |
| 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 | Wirral |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | www.greasbyinfantschool.co.uk | www.irbyprimary.com |
The verdict
- •Greasby Infant School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (97.2 vs 65.9).
- •Irby Primary School is the larger school with 249 students compared with 196.
- •Greasby Infant School is a local authority school while Irby Primary School is a academy school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Greasby Infant School better than Irby Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Greasby Infant School ranks higher (97.2 vs 65.9 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 Greasby Infant School and Irby Primary School?
About 1.9 km in a straight line, between Wirral and Wirral in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Greasby Infant School: 196. Irby Primary School: 249. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Greasby Infant School and Irby Primary School rank in North West?
Greasby Infant School is 22nd of 2,286 and Irby Primary School is 554th of 2,286 among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).