Irby Primary School vs Our Lady of Pity Catholic Primary and Nursery School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North West, England, 1.6 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Irby Primary School
Wirral · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
249 students
Our Lady of Pity Catholic Primary and Nursery School
Wirral · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
435 students
| Measure | Irby Primary School Wirral, North West | Our Lady of Pity Catholic Primary and Nursery School Wirral, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 66 Top 50% | 92 Top 5% |
| Region rank | #554 of 2,286 | #75 of 2,286 |
| National rank | #4685 of 15,697 | #587 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 2–11 | Ages 2–11 |
| Students | 249 | 435 |
| Pupils on roll | 249 | 435 |
| Free school meals | 4.4% | 9.9% |
| Capacity filled | 113.2% | 97.1% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 70% | 86% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 6% | 24% |
| 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.irbyprimary.com | www.olopschool.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Our Lady of Pity Catholic Primary and Nursery School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (92.0 vs 65.9).
- •Our Lady of Pity Catholic Primary and Nursery School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (86% vs 70%).
- •Our Lady of Pity Catholic Primary and Nursery School does better on ks2: higher standard (24% vs 6%).
- •Our Lady of Pity Catholic Primary and Nursery School is the larger school with 435 students compared with 249.
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 Irby Primary School better than Our Lady of Pity Catholic Primary and Nursery School?
On the Success Index (England), Our Lady of Pity Catholic Primary and Nursery School ranks higher (92.0 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 Irby Primary School and Our Lady of Pity Catholic Primary and Nursery School?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Wirral and Wirral in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Irby Primary School: 249. Our Lady of Pity Catholic Primary and Nursery School: 435. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Irby Primary School and Our Lady of Pity Catholic Primary and Nursery School rank in North West?
Irby Primary School is 554th of 2,286 and Our Lady of Pity Catholic Primary and Nursery School is 75th of 2,286 among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).