Mersey Park Primary School vs Woodchurch Road Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North West, England, 849 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Mersey Park Primary School
Wirral · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
452 students
Woodchurch Road Academy
Birkenhead · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
171 students
| Measure | Mersey Park Primary School Wirral, North West | Woodchurch Road Academy Birkenhead, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 63 Top 50% | 36 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #627 of 2,286 | #1420 of 2,286 |
| National rank | #5303 of 15,697 | #10997 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 452 | 171 |
| Pupils on roll | 452 | 171 |
| Free school meals | 63.1% | 54.5% |
| Capacity filled | 97.2% | 34.4% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 83% | 67% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 8% | 2% |
| 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 | Birkenhead |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | www.merseyparkprimary.co.uk/ | – |
The verdict
- •Mersey Park Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (62.6 vs 36.3).
- •Mersey Park Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (83% vs 67%).
- •Mersey Park Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (8% vs 2%).
- •Mersey Park Primary School is the larger school with 452 students compared with 171.
- •Mersey Park Primary School is a local authority school while Woodchurch Road Academy 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 Mersey Park Primary School better than Woodchurch Road Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Mersey Park Primary School ranks higher (62.6 vs 36.3 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 Mersey Park Primary School and Woodchurch Road Academy?
About 849 m in a straight line, between Wirral and Birkenhead in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Mersey Park Primary School: 452. Woodchurch Road Academy: 171. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Mersey Park Primary School and Woodchurch Road Academy rank in North West?
Mersey Park Primary School is 627th of 2,286 and Woodchurch Road Academy is 1420th of 2,286 among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).