Our Lady Star of the Sea Catholic Primary School vs Whitby Heath Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North West, England, 512 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Our Lady Star of the Sea Catholic Primary School
ELLESMERE PORT · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
290 students
Whitby Heath Primary School
Ellesmere Port · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
406 students
| Measure | Our Lady Star of the Sea Catholic Primary School ELLESMERE PORT, North West | Whitby Heath Primary School Ellesmere Port, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 39 Lower 50% | 34 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1319 of 2,286 | #1478 of 2,286 |
| National rank | #10340 of 15,697 | #11378 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 290 | 406 |
| Pupils on roll | 290 | 406 |
| Free school meals | 23.6% | 10.8% |
| Capacity filled | 69% | 96.7% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 62% | 52% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 3% | 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 | ELLESMERE PORT | Ellesmere Port |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | www.ourladystar.cheshire.sch.uk | www.whitbyheath.cheshire.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Our Lady Star of the Sea Catholic Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (39.1 vs 34.3).
- •Our Lady Star of the Sea Catholic Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (62% vs 52%).
- •Our Lady Star of the Sea Catholic Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (3% vs 2%).
- •Whitby Heath Primary School is the larger school with 406 students compared with 290.
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 Our Lady Star of the Sea Catholic Primary School better than Whitby Heath Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Our Lady Star of the Sea Catholic Primary School ranks higher (39.1 vs 34.3 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 Our Lady Star of the Sea Catholic Primary School and Whitby Heath Primary School?
About 512 m in a straight line, between ELLESMERE PORT and Ellesmere Port in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Our Lady Star of the Sea Catholic Primary School: 290. Whitby Heath Primary School: 406. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Our Lady Star of the Sea Catholic Primary School and Whitby Heath Primary School rank in North West?
Our Lady Star of the Sea Catholic Primary School is 1319th of 2,286 and Whitby Heath Primary School is 1478th of 2,286 among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).