St Alban's Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy vs Weatherhead High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North West, England, 903 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
St Alban's Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy
Wallasey · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
196 students
Weatherhead High School
Wallasey · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,500 students
| Measure | St Alban's Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy Wallasey, North West | Weatherhead High School Wallasey, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 17 Lower 50% | 29 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #2013 of 2,286 | #356 of 536 |
| National rank | #14445 of 15,697 | #2986 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 196 | 1,500 |
| Pupils on roll | 196 | 1,500 |
| Free school meals | 41.3% | 43.1% |
| Capacity filled | 50% | 89.9% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 41.9 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 28.1% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 53% |
| EBacc average points | – | 3.71 |
| A level points per entry | – | 31.6 |
| town | Wallasey | Wallasey |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | www.stalbans.wirral.sch.uk | www.weatherheadhigh.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Weatherhead High School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (29.4 vs 16.9).
- •Weatherhead High School is the larger school with 1,500 students compared with 196.
- •St Alban's Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy is co-educational and Weatherhead High School is girls.
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 St Alban's Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy better than Weatherhead High School?
On the Success Index (England), Weatherhead High School ranks higher (29.4 vs 16.9 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 St Alban's Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy and Weatherhead High School?
About 903 m in a straight line, between Wallasey and Wallasey in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
St Alban's Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy: 196. Weatherhead High School: 1,500. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do St Alban's Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy and Weatherhead High School rank in North West?
St Alban's Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy is 2013th of 2,286 and Weatherhead High School is 356th of 536 among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).