St Bernard's Roman Catholic Primary & Nursery School vs Whitby Heath Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North West, England, 1.1 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
St Bernard's Roman Catholic Primary & Nursery School
Ellesmere Port · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
209 students
Whitby Heath Primary School
Ellesmere Port · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
406 students
| Measure | St Bernard's Roman Catholic Primary & Nursery School Ellesmere Port, North West | Whitby Heath Primary School Ellesmere Port, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 28 Lower 50% | 34 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1682 of 2,286 | #1478 of 2,286 |
| National rank | #12622 of 15,697 | #11378 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 2–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 209 | 406 |
| Pupils on roll | 209 | 406 |
| Free school meals | 37.3% | 10.8% |
| Capacity filled | 87.1% | 96.7% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 61% | 52% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 0% | 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 | Ellesmere Port | Ellesmere Port |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | www.stbernardsrc.co.uk/ | www.whitbyheath.cheshire.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Whitby Heath Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (34.3 vs 28.0).
- •St Bernard's Roman Catholic Primary & Nursery School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (61% vs 52%).
- •Whitby Heath Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (2% vs 0%).
- •Whitby Heath Primary School is the larger school with 406 students compared with 209.
- •St Bernard's Roman Catholic Primary & Nursery School is a academy school while Whitby Heath 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 St Bernard's Roman Catholic Primary & Nursery School better than Whitby Heath Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Whitby Heath Primary School ranks higher (34.3 vs 28.0 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 Bernard's Roman Catholic Primary & Nursery School and Whitby Heath Primary School?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Ellesmere Port and Ellesmere Port in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
St Bernard's Roman Catholic Primary & Nursery School: 209. Whitby Heath Primary School: 406. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do St Bernard's Roman Catholic Primary & Nursery School and Whitby Heath Primary School rank in North West?
St Bernard's Roman Catholic Primary & Nursery School is 1682nd of 2,286 and Whitby Heath Primary School is 1478th of 2,286 among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).