St Winefride's Catholic Primary School vs Woodfall Primary and Nursery School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North West, England, 707 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
St Winefride's Catholic Primary School
Neston · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
153 students
Woodfall Primary and Nursery School
Neston · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
438 students
| Measure | St Winefride's Catholic Primary School Neston, North West | Woodfall Primary and Nursery School Neston, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 47 Lower 50% | 84 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #1085 of 2,286 | #216 of 2,286 |
| National rank | #8632 of 15,697 | #1625 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 2–11 |
| Students | 153 | 438 |
| Pupils on roll | 153 | 438 |
| Free school meals | 20.9% | 11.5% |
| Capacity filled | 72.9% | 94% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 67% | 79% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 3% | 16% |
| 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 | Neston | Neston |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | www.stwinefrides.cheshire.sch.uk | www.woodfall.cheshire.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •Woodfall Primary and Nursery School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (83.6 vs 47.2).
- •Woodfall Primary and Nursery School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (79% vs 67%).
- •Woodfall Primary and Nursery School does better on ks2: higher standard (16% vs 3%).
- •Woodfall Primary and Nursery School is the larger school with 438 students compared with 153.
- •St Winefride's Catholic Primary School is a local authority school while Woodfall Primary and Nursery School 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 Winefride's Catholic Primary School better than Woodfall Primary and Nursery School?
On the Success Index (England), Woodfall Primary and Nursery School ranks higher (83.6 vs 47.2 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 Winefride's Catholic Primary School and Woodfall Primary and Nursery School?
About 707 m in a straight line, between Neston and Neston in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
St Winefride's Catholic Primary School: 153. Woodfall Primary and Nursery School: 438. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do St Winefride's Catholic Primary School and Woodfall Primary and Nursery School rank in North West?
St Winefride's Catholic Primary School is 1085th of 2,286 and Woodfall Primary and Nursery School is 216th of 2,286 among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).