Progress Schools - Wirral vs St Werburgh's Catholic Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North West, England, 513 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Progress Schools - Wirral
Bright Street · Independent secondary · Ages 11–16
14 students
St Werburgh's Catholic Primary School
Birkenhead · Local authority primary · Ages 2–11
210 students
| Measure | Progress Schools - Wirral Bright Street, North West | St Werburgh's Catholic Primary School Birkenhead, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | – Not rated | 18 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | – | #1989 of 2,286 |
| National rank | – | #14341 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Independent | Local authority |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–16 | Ages 2–11 |
| Students | 14 | 210 |
| Pupils on roll | 14 | 210 |
| Free school meals | – | 49.1% |
| Capacity filled | 40% | 82% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 44% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 4% |
| 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 | Bright Street | Birkenhead |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | www.progress-schools.co.uk | www.stwerburghswirral.co.uk/ |
The verdict
- •St Werburgh's Catholic Primary School is the larger school with 210 students compared with 14.
- •Progress Schools - Wirral is a independent school while St Werburgh's Catholic Primary School is a local authority 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 Progress Schools - Wirral better than St Werburgh's Catholic Primary School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (England). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Progress Schools - Wirral and St Werburgh's Catholic Primary School?
About 513 m in a straight line, between Bright Street and Birkenhead in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Progress Schools - Wirral: 14. St Werburgh's Catholic Primary School: 210. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Progress Schools - Wirral and St Werburgh's Catholic Primary School rank in North West?
Progress Schools - Wirral is unranked and St Werburgh's Catholic Primary School is 1989th of 2,286 among secondary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).