Poulton Lancelyn Primary School vs Wirral Grammar School for Girls
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North West, England, 1.5 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Poulton Lancelyn Primary School
Wirral · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
507 students
Wirral Grammar School for Girls
Wirral · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,224 students
| Measure | Poulton Lancelyn Primary School Wirral, North West | Wirral Grammar School for Girls Wirral, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 95 Top 5% | 95 Top 5% |
| Region rank | #47 of 2,286 | #14 of 536 |
| National rank | #362 of 15,697 | #119 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 2–11 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 507 | 1,224 |
| Pupils on roll | 507 | 1,224 |
| Free school meals | 3.6% | 10.3% |
| Capacity filled | 120.7% | 101.4% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 83% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 27% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 69.3 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 92.2% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 98.9% |
| EBacc average points | – | 6.44 |
| A level points per entry | – | 42.3 |
| town | Wirral | Wirral |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | www.poultonlancelyn.wirral.sch.uk/ | www.wirralgirls.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (England) scores (94.5 vs 94.8).
- •Wirral Grammar School for Girls is the larger school with 1,224 students compared with 507.
- •Poulton Lancelyn Primary School is co-educational and Wirral Grammar School for Girls is girls.
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 Poulton Lancelyn Primary School better than Wirral Grammar School for Girls?
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 Poulton Lancelyn Primary School and Wirral Grammar School for Girls?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Wirral and Wirral in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Poulton Lancelyn Primary School: 507. Wirral Grammar School for Girls: 1,224. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Poulton Lancelyn Primary School and Wirral Grammar School for Girls rank in North West?
Poulton Lancelyn Primary School is 47th of 2,286 and Wirral Grammar School for Girls is 14th of 536 among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).