Parkgate Primary School vs St Hilda's Church of England Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North West, England, 60 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Parkgate Primary School
Neston · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
184 students
St Hilda's Church of England Primary School
Manchester · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
184 students
| Measure | Parkgate Primary School Neston, North West | St Hilda's Church of England Primary School Manchester, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 89 Top 10% | 44 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #114 of 2,286 | #1165 of 2,286 |
| National rank | #876 of 15,697 | #9198 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 184 | 184 |
| Pupils on roll | 184 | 184 |
| Free school meals | 9.8% | 19.6% |
| Capacity filled | 87.6% | 87.6% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 81% | 50% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 24% | 15% |
| 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 | Neston | Manchester |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | www.parkgateprimary.org.uk/ | www.hildas-ce.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Parkgate Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (89.4 vs 44.4).
- •Parkgate Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (81% vs 50%).
- •Parkgate Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (24% vs 15%).
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 Parkgate Primary School better than St Hilda's Church of England Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Parkgate Primary School ranks higher (89.4 vs 44.4 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 Parkgate Primary School and St Hilda's Church of England Primary School?
About 60 km in a straight line, between Neston and Manchester in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Parkgate Primary School: 184. St Hilda's Church of England Primary School: 184. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Parkgate Primary School and St Hilda's Church of England Primary School rank in North West?
Parkgate Primary School is 114th of 2,286 and St Hilda's Church of England Primary School is 1165th of 2,286 among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).