Grove Street Primary School vs St John Plessington Catholic College
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North West, England, 475 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Grove Street Primary School
Wirral · Local authority primary · Ages 2–11
312 students
St John Plessington Catholic College
Wirral · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,556 students
| Measure | Grove Street Primary School Wirral, North West | St John Plessington Catholic College Wirral, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 5 Lower 50% | 20 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #2260 of 2,286 | #437 of 536 |
| National rank | #15598 of 15,697 | #3562 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 2–11 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 312 | 1,556 |
| Pupils on roll | 312 | 1,556 |
| Free school meals | 58.9% | 42.6% |
| Capacity filled | 81% | 86.4% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 30% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 0% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 37.2 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 28.5% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 49.8% |
| EBacc average points | – | 3.11 |
| A level points per entry | – | 27.2 |
| town | Wirral | Wirral |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | grovestreetprimaryschool.co.uk | www.stjohnplessington.com |
The verdict
- •St John Plessington Catholic College scores higher on the Success Index (England) (19.8 vs 5.0).
- •St John Plessington Catholic College is the larger school with 1,556 students compared with 312.
- •Grove Street Primary School is a local authority school while St John Plessington Catholic College 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 Grove Street Primary School better than St John Plessington Catholic College?
On the Success Index (England), St John Plessington Catholic College ranks higher (19.8 vs 5.0 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 Grove Street Primary School and St John Plessington Catholic College?
About 475 m in a straight line, between Wirral and Wirral in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Grove Street Primary School: 312. St John Plessington Catholic College: 1,556. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Grove Street Primary School and St John Plessington Catholic College rank in North West?
Grove Street Primary School is 2260th of 2,286 and St John Plessington Catholic College is 437th of 536 among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).