Lingham Primary School vs Overchurch Junior 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 Junior School
Wirral · Academy primary · Ages 7–11
352 students
| Measure | Lingham Primary School Wirral, North West | Overchurch Junior School Wirral, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 26 Lower 50% | 35 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1758 of 2,286 | #1461 of 2,286 |
| National rank | #13086 of 15,697 | #11272 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 2–11 | Ages 7–11 |
| Students | 270 | 352 |
| Pupils on roll | 270 | 352 |
| Free school meals | 42.5% | 28.1% |
| Capacity filled | 67.7% | 85.4% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 60% | 56% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 0% | 6% |
| 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.overchurch-junior.wirral.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •Overchurch Junior School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (34.8 vs 25.5).
- •Lingham Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (60% vs 56%).
- •Overchurch Junior School does better on ks2: higher standard (6% vs 0%).
- •Overchurch Junior School is the larger school with 352 students compared with 270.
- •Lingham Primary School is a local authority school while Overchurch Junior School is a academy 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 Lingham Primary School better than Overchurch Junior School?
On the Success Index (England), Overchurch Junior School ranks higher (34.8 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 Junior 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 Junior School: 352. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Lingham Primary School and Overchurch Junior School rank in North West?
Lingham Primary School is 1758th of 2,286 and Overchurch Junior School is 1461st of 2,286 among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).