Murdishaw West Primary and Nursery School vs Palace Fields Primary Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North West, England, 1.4 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Murdishaw West Primary and Nursery School
Runcorn · Local authority primary · Ages 2–11
139 students
Palace Fields Primary Academy
Runcorn · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
127 students
| Measure | Murdishaw West Primary and Nursery School Runcorn, North West | Palace Fields Primary Academy Runcorn, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 15 Lower 50% | 46 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #2072 of 2,286 | #1118 of 2,286 |
| National rank | #14717 of 15,697 | #8885 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 2–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 139 | 127 |
| Pupils on roll | 139 | 127 |
| Free school meals | 70.5% | 48.7% |
| Capacity filled | 66.2% | 50.8% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 53% | 77% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 0% | 0% |
| 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 | Runcorn | Runcorn |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | www.mwcp.co.uk | www.palacefieldsprimary.org.uk |
The verdict
- •Palace Fields Primary Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (46.0 vs 14.8).
- •Palace Fields Primary Academy does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (77% vs 53%).
- •Murdishaw West Primary and Nursery School is the larger school with 139 students compared with 127.
- •Murdishaw West Primary and Nursery School is a local authority school while Palace Fields Primary 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 Murdishaw West Primary and Nursery School better than Palace Fields Primary Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Palace Fields Primary Academy ranks higher (46.0 vs 14.8 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 Murdishaw West Primary and Nursery School and Palace Fields Primary Academy?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Runcorn and Runcorn in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Murdishaw West Primary and Nursery School: 139. Palace Fields Primary Academy: 127. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Murdishaw West Primary and Nursery School and Palace Fields Primary Academy rank in North West?
Murdishaw West Primary and Nursery School is 2072nd of 2,286 and Palace Fields Primary Academy is 1118th of 2,286 among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).