Overchurch Infant School vs St Paul's Catholic Primary School
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.
Overchurch Infant School
Wirral · Local authority primary · Ages 3–7
269 students
St Paul's Catholic Primary School
Prenton · Local authority primary · Ages 2–11
99 students
| Measure | Overchurch Infant School Wirral, North West | St Paul's Catholic Primary School Prenton, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 57 Top 50% | 15 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #784 of 2,286 | #2066 of 2,286 |
| National rank | #6563 of 15,697 | #14698 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–7 | Ages 2–11 |
| Students | 269 | 99 |
| Pupils on roll | 269 | 99 |
| Free school meals | 18.1% | 65.5% |
| Capacity filled | 83.5% | 82.5% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 53% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 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 | Wirral | Prenton |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | www.overchurchinfantschool.co.uk | www.stpauls.wirral.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •Overchurch Infant School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (56.6 vs 15.0).
- •Overchurch Infant School is the larger school with 269 students compared with 99.
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 Overchurch Infant School better than St Paul's Catholic Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Overchurch Infant School ranks higher (56.6 vs 15.0 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 Overchurch Infant School and St Paul's Catholic Primary School?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Wirral and Prenton in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Overchurch Infant School: 269. St Paul's Catholic Primary School: 99. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Overchurch Infant School and St Paul's Catholic Primary School rank in North West?
Overchurch Infant School is 784th of 2,286 and St Paul's Catholic Primary School is 2066th of 2,286 among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).