Riverside Primary School vs St Alban's Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North West, England, 1.7 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Riverside Primary School
Wirral · Local authority primary · Ages 2–11
251 students
St Alban's Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy
Wallasey · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
196 students
| Measure | Riverside Primary School Wirral, North West | St Alban's Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy Wallasey, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 13 Lower 50% | 17 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #2097 of 2,286 | #2013 of 2,286 |
| National rank | #14878 of 15,697 | #14445 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 2–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 251 | 196 |
| Pupils on roll | 251 | 196 |
| Free school meals | 76.3% | 41.3% |
| Capacity filled | 81.8% | 50% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 43% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 3% | – |
| 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 | Wirral | Wallasey |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | www.riverside.wirral.sch.uk/ | www.stalbans.wirral.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •St Alban's Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (16.9 vs 13.4).
- •Riverside Primary School is the larger school with 251 students compared with 196.
- •Riverside Primary School is a local authority school while St Alban's Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary 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 Riverside Primary School better than St Alban's Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy?
On the Success Index (England), St Alban's Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy ranks higher (16.9 vs 13.4 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 Riverside Primary School and St Alban's Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between Wirral and Wallasey in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Riverside Primary School: 251. St Alban's Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy: 196. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Riverside Primary School and St Alban's Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy rank in North West?
Riverside Primary School is 2097th of 2,286 and St Alban's Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy is 2013th of 2,286 among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).