Prenton High School for Girls vs St Anne's Catholic Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North West, England, 1.0 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
St Anne's Catholic Primary School
Birkenhead · Local authority primary · Ages 2–11
247 students
| Measure | Prenton High School for Girls Birkenhead, North West | St Anne's Catholic Primary School Birkenhead, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 23 Lower 50% | 25 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #404 of 536 | #1782 of 2,286 |
| National rank | #3290 of 4,090 | #13205 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–16 | Ages 2–11 |
| Students | 770 | 247 |
| Pupils on roll | 770 | 247 |
| Free school meals | 46.9% | 52.9% |
| Capacity filled | 97.5% | 100% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 61% |
| 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.stannes.wirral.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •St Anne's Catholic Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (24.9 vs 23.4).
- •Prenton High School for Girls is the larger school with 770 students compared with 247.
- •Prenton High School for Girls is a academy school while St Anne's Catholic Primary School is a local authority school, so fees and admission rules differ.
- •Prenton High School for Girls is girls and St Anne's Catholic 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 St Anne's Catholic Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), St Anne's Catholic Primary School ranks higher (24.9 vs 23.4 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 Prenton High School for Girls and St Anne's Catholic Primary School?
About 1.0 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. St Anne's Catholic Primary School: 247. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Prenton High School for Girls and St Anne's Catholic Primary School rank in North West?
Prenton High School for Girls is 404th of 536 and St Anne's Catholic Primary School is 1782nd of 2,286 among secondary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).