St Anne's Catholic Primary School vs St John Plessington Catholic College
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North West, England, 845 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
St Anne's Catholic Primary School
Birkenhead · Local authority primary · Ages 2–11
247 students
St John Plessington Catholic College
Wirral · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,556 students
| Measure | St Anne's Catholic Primary School Birkenhead, North West | St John Plessington Catholic College Wirral, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 25 Lower 50% | 20 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1782 of 2,286 | #437 of 536 |
| National rank | #13205 of 15,697 | #3562 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 2–11 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 247 | 1,556 |
| Pupils on roll | 247 | 1,556 |
| Free school meals | 52.9% | 42.6% |
| Capacity filled | 100% | 86.4% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 61% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 0% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 37.2 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 28.5% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 49.8% |
| EBacc average points | – | 3.11 |
| A level points per entry | – | 27.2 |
| town | Birkenhead | Wirral |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | www.stannes.wirral.sch.uk | www.stjohnplessington.com |
The verdict
- •St Anne's Catholic Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (24.9 vs 19.8).
- •St John Plessington Catholic College is the larger school with 1,556 students compared with 247.
- •St Anne's Catholic Primary School is a local authority school while St John Plessington Catholic College 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 St Anne's Catholic Primary School better than St John Plessington Catholic College?
On the Success Index (England), St Anne's Catholic Primary School ranks higher (24.9 vs 19.8 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 Anne's Catholic Primary School and St John Plessington Catholic College?
About 845 m in a straight line, between Birkenhead and Wirral in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
St Anne's Catholic Primary School: 247. St John Plessington Catholic College: 1,556. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do St Anne's Catholic Primary School and St John Plessington Catholic College rank in North West?
St Anne's Catholic Primary School is 1782nd of 2,286 and St John Plessington Catholic College is 437th of 536 among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).