Irby Primary School vs Thurstaston Dawpool CofE Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North West, England, 1.4 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
Thurstaston Dawpool CofE Primary School
Wirral · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
216 students
| Measure | Irby Primary School Wirral, North West | Thurstaston Dawpool CofE Primary School Wirral, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 66 Top 50% | 93 Top 5% |
| Region rank | #554 of 2,286 | #57 of 2,286 |
| National rank | #4685 of 15,697 | #468 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 2–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 249 | 216 |
| Pupils on roll | 249 | 216 |
| Free school meals | 4.4% | 2.5% |
| Capacity filled | 113.2% | 93.9% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 70% | 83% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 6% | 20% |
| 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.dawpool.wirral.sch.uk/website |
The verdict
- •Thurstaston Dawpool CofE Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (93.3 vs 65.9).
- •Thurstaston Dawpool CofE Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (83% vs 70%).
- •Thurstaston Dawpool CofE Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (20% vs 6%).
- •Irby Primary School is the larger school with 249 students compared with 216.
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 Thurstaston Dawpool CofE Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Thurstaston Dawpool CofE Primary School ranks higher (93.3 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 Thurstaston Dawpool CofE Primary School?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Wirral and Wirral in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Irby Primary School: 249. Thurstaston Dawpool CofE Primary School: 216. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Irby Primary School and Thurstaston Dawpool CofE Primary School rank in North West?
Irby Primary School is 554th of 2,286 and Thurstaston Dawpool CofE Primary School is 57th of 2,286 among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).