Higher Bebington Junior School vs Wirral Grammar School for Boys
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North West, England, 1.3 km 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
Wirral Grammar School for Boys
Wirral · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,123 students
| Measure | Higher Bebington Junior School Wirral, North West | Wirral Grammar School for Boys Wirral, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 54 Top 50% | 91 Top 10% |
| Region rank | #868 of 2,286 | #30 of 536 |
| National rank | #7186 of 15,697 | #227 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 7–11 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 361 | 1,123 |
| Pupils on roll | 361 | 1,123 |
| Free school meals | 14.1% | 10.8% |
| Capacity filled | 94% | 94.1% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 64% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 7% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 65.4 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 91% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 99.4% |
| EBacc average points | – | 6.21 |
| A level points per entry | – | 37.3 |
| town | Wirral | Wirral |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | www.higherbebington.wirral.sch.uk/ | www.wirralgrammarboys.com/ |
The verdict
- •Wirral Grammar School for Boys scores higher on the Success Index (England) (91.4 vs 53.6).
- •Wirral Grammar School for Boys is the larger school with 1,123 students compared with 361.
- •Higher Bebington Junior School is a local authority school while Wirral Grammar School for Boys is a academy school, so fees and admission rules differ.
- •Higher Bebington Junior School is co-educational and Wirral Grammar School for Boys is boys.
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 Wirral Grammar School for Boys?
On the Success Index (England), Wirral Grammar School for Boys ranks higher (91.4 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 Wirral Grammar School for Boys?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Wirral and Wirral in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Higher Bebington Junior School: 361. Wirral Grammar School for Boys: 1,123. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Higher Bebington Junior School and Wirral Grammar School for Boys rank in North West?
Higher Bebington Junior School is 868th of 2,286 and Wirral Grammar School for Boys is 30th of 536 among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).