Neston High School vs Willaston CofE Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North West, England, 2.8 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
Willaston CofE Primary School
Neston · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
212 students
| Measure | Neston High School Neston, North West | Willaston CofE Primary School Neston, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 46 Lower 50% | 76 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #250 of 536 | #337 of 2,286 |
| National rank | #2171 of 4,090 | #2848 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–18 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 1,712 | 212 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,712 | 212 |
| Free school meals | 17.7% | 2.4% |
| Capacity filled | 99.6% | 101% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 67% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 20% |
| 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.willastonceprimaryschool.co.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Willaston CofE Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (75.8 vs 45.9).
- •Neston High School is the larger school with 1,712 students compared with 212.
- •Neston High School is a academy school while Willaston CofE 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 Willaston CofE Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Willaston CofE Primary School ranks higher (75.8 vs 45.9 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 Willaston CofE Primary School?
About 2.8 km in a straight line, between Neston and Neston in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Neston High School: 1,712. Willaston CofE Primary School: 212. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Neston High School and Willaston CofE Primary School rank in North West?
Neston High School is 250th of 536 and Willaston CofE Primary School is 337th of 2,286 among secondary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).