Pewithall School vs The Heath School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North West, England, 287 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Pewithall School
Runcorn · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
204 students
The Heath School
Runcorn · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
1,174 students
| Measure | Pewithall School Runcorn, North West | The Heath School Runcorn, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 52 Top 50% | 38 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #915 of 2,286 | #307 of 536 |
| National rank | #7530 of 15,697 | #2575 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 11–16 |
| Students | 204 | 1,174 |
| Pupils on roll | 204 | 1,174 |
| Free school meals | 17.2% | 33% |
| Capacity filled | 97.1% | 97.8% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 69% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 3% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 42.5 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 36.9% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 61.4% |
| EBacc average points | – | 3.69 |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Runcorn | Runcorn |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | www.pewithall.org.uk | www.heathschool.org.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Pewithall School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (52.1 vs 37.7).
- •The Heath School is the larger school with 1,174 students compared with 204.
- •Pewithall School is a local authority school while The Heath School is a academy 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 Pewithall School better than The Heath School?
On the Success Index (England), Pewithall School ranks higher (52.1 vs 37.7 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 Pewithall School and The Heath School?
About 287 m in a straight line, between Runcorn and Runcorn in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Pewithall School: 204. The Heath School: 1,174. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Pewithall School and The Heath School rank in North West?
Pewithall School is 915th of 2,286 and The Heath School is 307th of 536 among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).