Prenton High School for Girls vs Well Lane Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North West, England, 864 m 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
Well Lane Primary School
Birkenhead · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
187 students
| Measure | Prenton High School for Girls Birkenhead, North West | Well Lane Primary School Birkenhead, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 23 Lower 50% | 1 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #404 of 536 | #2285 of 2,286 |
| National rank | #3290 of 4,090 | #15693 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–16 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 770 | 187 |
| Pupils on roll | 770 | 187 |
| Free school meals | 46.9% | 68.1% |
| Capacity filled | 97.5% | 79.2% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| 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 | – |
The verdict
- •Prenton High School for Girls scores higher on the Success Index (England) (23.4 vs 1.1).
- •Prenton High School for Girls is the larger school with 770 students compared with 187.
- •Prenton High School for Girls is girls and Well Lane 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 Well Lane Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Prenton High School for Girls ranks higher (23.4 vs 1.1 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 Well Lane Primary School?
About 864 m in a straight line, between Birkenhead and Birkenhead in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Prenton High School for Girls: 770. Well Lane Primary School: 187. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Prenton High School for Girls and Well Lane Primary School rank in North West?
Prenton High School for Girls is 404th of 536 and Well Lane Primary School is 2285th of 2,286 among secondary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).