Prenton High School for Girls vs Rock Ferry Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North West, England, 1.2 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Prenton High School for Girls
Birkenhead · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
770 students
Rock Ferry Primary School
Birkenhead · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
301 students
| Measure | Prenton High School for Girls Birkenhead, North West | Rock Ferry Primary School Birkenhead, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 23 Lower 50% | 4 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #404 of 536 | #2273 of 2,286 |
| National rank | #3290 of 4,090 | #15639 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–16 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 770 | 301 |
| Pupils on roll | 770 | 301 |
| Free school meals | 46.9% | 67% |
| Capacity filled | 97.5% | 87.2% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 28% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 0% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 38.9 | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 33.1% | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 55.2% | – |
| EBacc average points | 3.32 | – |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Birkenhead | Birkenhead |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | www.prentonhighschool.co.uk | www.rockferry.wirral.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •Prenton High School for Girls scores higher on the Success Index (England) (23.4 vs 4.2).
- •Prenton High School for Girls is the larger school with 770 students compared with 301.
- •Prenton High School for Girls is girls and Rock Ferry Primary School is co-educational.
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 Prenton High School for Girls better than Rock Ferry Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Prenton High School for Girls ranks higher (23.4 vs 4.2 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 Prenton High School for Girls and Rock Ferry Primary School?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Birkenhead and Birkenhead in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Prenton High School for Girls: 770. Rock Ferry Primary School: 301. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Prenton High School for Girls and Rock Ferry Primary School rank in North West?
Prenton High School for Girls is 404th of 536 and Rock Ferry Primary School is 2273rd of 2,286 among secondary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).