Prenton Primary School vs St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Birkenhead
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North West, England, 1.3 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Prenton Primary School
Prenton · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
393 students
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Birkenhead
Prenton · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
237 students
| Measure | Prenton Primary School Prenton, North West | St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Birkenhead Prenton, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 28 Lower 50% | 58 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #1693 of 2,286 | #747 of 2,286 |
| National rank | #12694 of 15,697 | #6211 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 393 | 237 |
| Pupils on roll | 393 | 237 |
| Free school meals | 16.8% | 18.1% |
| Capacity filled | 93.6% | 56.4% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 53% | 68% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 0% | 8% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | – |
| EBacc average points | – | – |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Prenton | Prenton |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | www.prentonprimary.co.uk/ | www.stjosephscatholicprimarybirkenhead.co.uk |
The verdict
- •St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Birkenhead scores higher on the Success Index (England) (58.3 vs 27.6).
- •St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Birkenhead does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (68% vs 53%).
- •St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Birkenhead does better on ks2: higher standard (8% vs 0%).
- •Prenton Primary School is the larger school with 393 students compared with 237.
- •Prenton Primary School is a local authority school while St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Birkenhead 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 Prenton Primary School better than St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Birkenhead?
On the Success Index (England), St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Birkenhead ranks higher (58.3 vs 27.6 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 Primary School and St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Birkenhead?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Prenton and Prenton in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Prenton Primary School: 393. St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Birkenhead: 237. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Prenton Primary School and St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Birkenhead rank in North West?
Prenton Primary School is 1693rd of 2,286 and St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Birkenhead is 747th of 2,286 among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).