Moorfield Primary School vs St Bede's Catholic Infant 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.
Moorfield Primary School
Widnes · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
232 students
St Bede's Catholic Infant School
Widnes · Local authority primary · Ages 5–7
223 students
| Measure | Moorfield Primary School Widnes, North West | St Bede's Catholic Infant School Widnes, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 86 Top 10% | 51 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #158 of 2,286 | #947 of 2,286 |
| National rank | #1250 of 15,697 | #7754 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 5–7 |
| Students | 232 | 223 |
| Pupils on roll | 232 | 223 |
| Free school meals | 12.5% | 20.2% |
| Capacity filled | 73.7% | 99.1% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 94% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 12% | – |
| 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 | Widnes | Widnes |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | www.moorfieldprimary.co.uk | www.stbedesinfants.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Moorfield Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (86.3 vs 51.0).
- •Moorfield Primary School is the larger school with 232 students compared with 223.
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 Moorfield Primary School better than St Bede's Catholic Infant School?
On the Success Index (England), Moorfield Primary School ranks higher (86.3 vs 51.0 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 Moorfield Primary School and St Bede's Catholic Infant School?
About 1.9 km in a straight line, between Widnes and Widnes in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Moorfield Primary School: 232. St Bede's Catholic Infant School: 223. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Moorfield Primary School and St Bede's Catholic Infant School rank in North West?
Moorfield Primary School is 158th of 2,286 and St Bede's Catholic Infant School is 947th of 2,286 among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).