Rock Ferry Primary School vs Well Lane Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North West, England, 588 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Rock Ferry Primary School
Birkenhead · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
301 students
Well Lane Primary School
Birkenhead · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
187 students
| Measure | Rock Ferry Primary School Birkenhead, North West | Well Lane Primary School Birkenhead, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 4 Lower 50% | 1 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #2273 of 2,286 | #2285 of 2,286 |
| National rank | #15639 of 15,697 | #15693 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 301 | 187 |
| Pupils on roll | 301 | 187 |
| Free school meals | 67% | 68.1% |
| Capacity filled | 87.2% | 79.2% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 28% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 0% | – |
| 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 | Birkenhead | Birkenhead |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | www.rockferry.wirral.sch.uk | – |
The verdict
- •Rock Ferry Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (4.2 vs 1.1).
- •Rock Ferry Primary School is the larger school with 301 students compared with 187.
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 Rock Ferry Primary School better than Well Lane Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Rock Ferry Primary School ranks higher (4.2 vs 1.1 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 Rock Ferry Primary School and Well Lane Primary School?
About 588 m in a straight line, between Birkenhead and Birkenhead in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Rock Ferry Primary School: 301. Well Lane Primary School: 187. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Rock Ferry Primary School and Well Lane Primary School rank in North West?
Rock Ferry Primary School is 2273rd of 2,286 and Well Lane Primary School is 2285th of 2,286 among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).