Parklands Community Primary and Nursery School vs Rivacre Valley Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North West, England, 1.5 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Parklands Community Primary and Nursery School
Ellesmere Port · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
208 students
Rivacre Valley Primary School
Ellesmere Port · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
339 students
| Measure | Parklands Community Primary and Nursery School Ellesmere Port, North West | Rivacre Valley Primary School Ellesmere Port, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 33 Lower 50% | 32 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1519 of 2,286 | #1546 of 2,286 |
| National rank | #11640 of 15,697 | #11798 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 208 | 339 |
| Pupils on roll | 208 | 339 |
| Free school meals | 51% | 30.1% |
| Capacity filled | 88.1% | 109.4% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 63% | 58% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 3% | 3% |
| 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.parklands.cheshire.sch.uk/ | www.rivacrevalleyprimary.co.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (England) scores (33.0 vs 32.2).
- •Parklands Community Primary and Nursery School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (63% vs 58%).
- •Rivacre Valley Primary School is the larger school with 339 students compared with 208.
- •Parklands Community Primary and Nursery School is a academy school while Rivacre Valley 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 Parklands Community Primary and Nursery School better than Rivacre Valley Primary School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (England). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Parklands Community Primary and Nursery School and Rivacre Valley Primary School?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Ellesmere Port and Ellesmere Port in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Parklands Community Primary and Nursery School: 208. Rivacre Valley Primary School: 339. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Parklands Community Primary and Nursery School and Rivacre Valley Primary School rank in North West?
Parklands Community Primary and Nursery School is 1519th of 2,286 and Rivacre Valley Primary School is 1546th of 2,286 among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).