Lingham Primary School vs Overchurch Infant School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North West, England, 1.9 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Lingham Primary School
Wirral · Local authority primary · Ages 2–11
270 students
Overchurch Infant School
Wirral · Local authority primary · Ages 3–7
269 students
| Measure | Lingham Primary School Wirral, North West | Overchurch Infant School Wirral, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 26 Lower 50% | 57 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #1758 of 2,286 | #784 of 2,286 |
| National rank | #13086 of 15,697 | #6563 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 2–11 | Ages 3–7 |
| Students | 270 | 269 |
| Pupils on roll | 270 | 269 |
| Free school meals | 42.5% | 18.1% |
| Capacity filled | 67.7% | 83.5% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 60% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 0% | – |
| 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.linghamprimary.co.uk/ | www.overchurchinfantschool.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Overchurch Infant School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (56.6 vs 25.5).
- •Lingham Primary School is the larger school with 270 students compared with 269.
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 Lingham Primary School better than Overchurch Infant School?
On the Success Index (England), Overchurch Infant School ranks higher (56.6 vs 25.5 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 Lingham Primary School and Overchurch Infant School?
About 1.9 km in a straight line, between Wirral and Wirral in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Lingham Primary School: 270. Overchurch Infant School: 269. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Lingham Primary School and Overchurch Infant School rank in North West?
Lingham Primary School is 1758th of 2,286 and Overchurch Infant School is 784th of 2,286 among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).