Progress Schools - Wirral vs Woodlands Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North West, England, 580 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
Woodlands Primary School
Birkenhead · Local authority primary · Ages 2–11
314 students
| Measure | Progress Schools - Wirral Bright Street, North West | Woodlands Primary School Birkenhead, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | – Not rated | 19 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | – | #1931 of 2,286 |
| National rank | – | #14124 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Independent | Local authority |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–16 | Ages 2–11 |
| Students | 14 | 314 |
| Pupils on roll | 14 | 314 |
| Free school meals | – | 61.2% |
| Capacity filled | 40% | 93.5% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 53% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 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 | Bright Street | Birkenhead |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | www.progress-schools.co.uk | woodlandswirral.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Woodlands Primary School is the larger school with 314 students compared with 14.
- •Progress Schools - Wirral is a independent school while Woodlands 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 Woodlands 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 Woodlands Primary School?
About 580 m in a straight line, between Bright Street and Birkenhead in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Progress Schools - Wirral: 14. Woodlands Primary School: 314. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Progress Schools - Wirral and Woodlands Primary School rank in North West?
Progress Schools - Wirral is unranked and Woodlands Primary School is 1931st of 2,286 among secondary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).