Kew Woods Primary School vs Meols Cop High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North West, England, 940 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Kew Woods Primary School
Southport · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
426 students
Meols Cop High School
Southport · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
916 students
| Measure | Kew Woods Primary School Southport, North West | Meols Cop High School Southport, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 60 Top 50% | 43 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #704 of 2,286 | #278 of 536 |
| National rank | #5859 of 15,697 | #2331 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 11–16 |
| Students | 426 | 916 |
| Pupils on roll | 426 | 916 |
| Free school meals | 24.8% | 33% |
| Capacity filled | 94.7% | 99% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 79% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 3% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 44.7 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 35.8% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 60.1% |
| EBacc average points | – | 3.82 |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Southport | Southport |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | www.kewwoods.co.uk | www.meolscophighschool.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Kew Woods Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (59.9 vs 42.5).
- •Meols Cop High School is the larger school with 916 students compared with 426.
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 Kew Woods Primary School better than Meols Cop High School?
On the Success Index (England), Kew Woods Primary School ranks higher (59.9 vs 42.5 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 Kew Woods Primary School and Meols Cop High School?
About 940 m in a straight line, between Southport and Southport in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Kew Woods Primary School: 426. Meols Cop High School: 916. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Kew Woods Primary School and Meols Cop High School rank in North West?
Kew Woods Primary School is 704th of 2,286 and Meols Cop High School is 278th of 536 among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).