Mendell Primary School vs South Wirral High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North West, England, 1.8 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Mendell Primary School
Wirral · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
133 students
South Wirral High School
Wirral · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,019 students
| Measure | Mendell Primary School Wirral, North West | South Wirral High School Wirral, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 29 Lower 50% | 29 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1651 of 2,286 | #357 of 536 |
| National rank | #12419 of 15,697 | #2991 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 133 | 1,019 |
| Pupils on roll | 133 | 1,019 |
| Free school meals | 51.9% | 36.8% |
| Capacity filled | 63.3% | 82.6% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 41% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 14% | – |
| 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.mendell.wirral.sch.uk | southwirral.wirral.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (England) scores (29.0 vs 29.3).
- •South Wirral High School is the larger school with 1,019 students compared with 133.
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 Mendell Primary School better than South Wirral High School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (England). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Mendell Primary School and South Wirral High School?
About 1.8 km in a straight line, between Wirral and Wirral in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Mendell Primary School: 133. South Wirral High School: 1,019. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Mendell Primary School and South Wirral High School rank in North West?
Mendell Primary School is 1651st of 2,286 and South Wirral High School is 357th of 536 among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).