Prenton Primary School vs Woodchurch Road Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North West, England, 1.8 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
Woodchurch Road Academy
Birkenhead · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
171 students
| Measure | Prenton Primary School Prenton, North West | Woodchurch Road Academy Birkenhead, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 28 Lower 50% | 36 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1693 of 2,286 | #1420 of 2,286 |
| National rank | #12694 of 15,697 | #10997 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 393 | 171 |
| Pupils on roll | 393 | 171 |
| Free school meals | 16.8% | 54.5% |
| Capacity filled | 93.6% | 34.4% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 53% | 67% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 0% | 2% |
| 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 | Birkenhead |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | www.prentonprimary.co.uk/ | – |
The verdict
- •Woodchurch Road Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (36.3 vs 27.6).
- •Woodchurch Road Academy does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (67% vs 53%).
- •Woodchurch Road Academy does better on ks2: higher standard (2% vs 0%).
- •Prenton Primary School is the larger school with 393 students compared with 171.
- •Prenton Primary School is a local authority school while Woodchurch Road Academy 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 Woodchurch Road Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Woodchurch Road Academy ranks higher (36.3 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 Woodchurch Road Academy?
About 1.8 km in a straight line, between Prenton and Birkenhead in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Prenton Primary School: 393. Woodchurch Road Academy: 171. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Prenton Primary School and Woodchurch Road Academy rank in North West?
Prenton Primary School is 1693rd of 2,286 and Woodchurch Road Academy is 1420th of 2,286 among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).