Irby Primary School vs Pensby High School
A head-to-head comparison of two 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
Pensby High School
Wirral · Local authority secondary · Ages 11–18
915 students
| Measure | Irby Primary School Wirral, North West | Pensby High School Wirral, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 66 Top 50% | 52 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #554 of 2,286 | #217 of 536 |
| National rank | #4685 of 15,697 | #1898 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 2–11 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 249 | 915 |
| Pupils on roll | 249 | 915 |
| Free school meals | 4.4% | 25% |
| Capacity filled | 113.2% | 101.7% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 70% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 6% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 44.8 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 42.7% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 72.5% |
| EBacc average points | – | 3.67 |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Wirral | Wirral |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | www.irbyprimary.com | www.pensbyhighschool.org |
The verdict
- •Irby Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (65.9 vs 51.6).
- •Pensby High School is the larger school with 915 students compared with 249.
- •Irby Primary School is a academy school while Pensby High School is a local authority 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 Irby Primary School better than Pensby High School?
On the Success Index (England), Irby Primary School ranks higher (65.9 vs 51.6 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 Irby Primary School and Pensby High 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. Pensby High School: 915. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Irby Primary School and Pensby High School rank in North West?
Irby Primary School is 554th of 2,286 and Pensby High School is 217th of 536 among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).