Neston High School vs Neston Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North West, England, 1.2 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Neston High School
Neston · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,712 students
Neston Primary School
Neston · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
146 students
| Measure | Neston High School Neston, North West | Neston Primary School Neston, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 46 Lower 50% | 35 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #250 of 536 | #1469 of 2,286 |
| National rank | #2171 of 4,090 | #11328 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–18 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 1,712 | 146 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,712 | 146 |
| Free school meals | 17.7% | 35.6% |
| Capacity filled | 99.6% | 69.5% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 50% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 11% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 43.4 | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 36.8% | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 64.2% | – |
| EBacc average points | 3.70 | – |
| A level points per entry | 29.0 | – |
| town | Neston | Neston |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | www.nestonhigh.com | www.nestonprimaryschool.co.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Neston High School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (45.9 vs 34.5).
- •Neston High School is the larger school with 1,712 students compared with 146.
- •Neston High School is a academy school while Neston Primary 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 Neston High School better than Neston Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Neston High School ranks higher (45.9 vs 34.5 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 Neston High School and Neston Primary School?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Neston and Neston in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Neston High School: 1,712. Neston Primary School: 146. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Neston High School and Neston Primary School rank in North West?
Neston High School is 250th of 536 and Neston Primary School is 1469th of 2,286 among secondary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).