Meadow Primary School vs The Whitby High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North West, England, 939 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Meadow Primary School
Ellesmere Port · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
419 students
The Whitby High School
Ellesmere Port · Local authority secondary · Ages 11–18
1,398 students
| Measure | Meadow Primary School Ellesmere Port, North West | The Whitby High School Ellesmere Port, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 94 Top 5% | 31 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #50 of 2,286 | #345 of 536 |
| National rank | #383 of 15,697 | #2896 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 419 | 1,398 |
| Pupils on roll | 419 | 1,398 |
| Free school meals | 5.5% | 26.8% |
| Capacity filled | 99.8% | 86% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 38.9 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 31% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 54% |
| EBacc average points | – | 3.48 |
| A level points per entry | – | 30.1 |
| town | Ellesmere Port | Ellesmere Port |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | www.meadow.cheshire.sch.uk/ | www.whitbyhigh.org |
The verdict
- •Meadow Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (94.2 vs 31.3).
- •The Whitby High School is the larger school with 1,398 students compared with 419.
- •Meadow Primary School is a academy school while The Whitby High School is a local authority 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 Meadow Primary School better than The Whitby High School?
On the Success Index (England), Meadow Primary School ranks higher (94.2 vs 31.3 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 Meadow Primary School and The Whitby High School?
About 939 m in a straight line, between Ellesmere Port and Ellesmere Port in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Meadow Primary School: 419. The Whitby High School: 1,398. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Meadow Primary School and The Whitby High School rank in North West?
Meadow Primary School is 50th of 2,286 and The Whitby High School is 345th of 536 among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).