Liscard Primary School vs Riverside Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North West, England, 1.5 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Liscard Primary School
Wallasey · Local authority primary · Ages 2–11
704 students
Riverside Primary School
Wirral · Local authority primary · Ages 2–11
251 students
| Measure | Liscard Primary School Wallasey, North West | Riverside Primary School Wirral, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 46 Lower 50% | 13 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1117 of 2,286 | #2097 of 2,286 |
| National rank | #8882 of 15,697 | #14878 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 2–11 | Ages 2–11 |
| Students | 704 | 251 |
| Pupils on roll | 704 | 251 |
| Free school meals | 36.8% | 76.3% |
| Capacity filled | 96.4% | 81.8% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 68% | 43% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 5% | 3% |
| 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 | Wallasey | Wirral |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | www.liscard.wirral.sch.uk | www.riverside.wirral.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Liscard Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (46.0 vs 13.4).
- •Liscard Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (68% vs 43%).
- •Liscard Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (5% vs 3%).
- •Liscard Primary School is the larger school with 704 students compared with 251.
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 Liscard Primary School better than Riverside Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Liscard Primary School ranks higher (46.0 vs 13.4 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 Liscard Primary School and Riverside Primary School?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Wallasey and Wirral in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Liscard Primary School: 704. Riverside Primary School: 251. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Liscard Primary School and Riverside Primary School rank in North West?
Liscard Primary School is 1117th of 2,286 and Riverside Primary School is 2097th of 2,286 among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).