Higher Bebington Junior School vs Town Lane Infant School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North West, England, 548 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Higher Bebington Junior School
Wirral · Local authority primary · Ages 7–11
361 students
Town Lane Infant School
Wirral · Academy primary · Ages 3–7
322 students
| Measure | Higher Bebington Junior School Wirral, North West | Town Lane Infant School Wirral, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 54 Top 50% | 81 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #868 of 2,286 | #255 of 2,286 |
| National rank | #7186 of 15,697 | #1998 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 7–11 | Ages 3–7 |
| Students | 361 | 322 |
| Pupils on roll | 361 | 322 |
| Free school meals | 14.1% | 10% |
| Capacity filled | 94% | 150.5% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 64% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 7% | – |
| 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.higherbebington.wirral.sch.uk/ | www.townlane.co.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Town Lane Infant School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (81.1 vs 53.6).
- •Higher Bebington Junior School is the larger school with 361 students compared with 322.
- •Higher Bebington Junior School is a local authority school while Town Lane Infant 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 Higher Bebington Junior School better than Town Lane Infant School?
On the Success Index (England), Town Lane Infant School ranks higher (81.1 vs 53.6 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 Higher Bebington Junior School and Town Lane Infant School?
About 548 m in a straight line, between Wirral and Wirral in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Higher Bebington Junior School: 361. Town Lane Infant School: 322. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Higher Bebington Junior School and Town Lane Infant School rank in North West?
Higher Bebington Junior School is 868th of 2,286 and Town Lane Infant School is 255th of 2,286 among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).