The Heath School vs Weston Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North West, England, 756 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
The Heath School
Runcorn · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
1,174 students
Weston Primary School
Runcorn · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
193 students
| Measure | The Heath School Runcorn, North West | Weston Primary School Runcorn, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 38 Lower 50% | 32 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #307 of 536 | #1575 of 2,286 |
| National rank | #2575 of 4,090 | #11951 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–16 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 1,174 | 193 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,174 | 193 |
| Free school meals | 33% | 15% |
| Capacity filled | 97.8% | 91.9% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 56% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 0% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 42.5 | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 36.9% | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 61.4% | – |
| EBacc average points | 3.69 | – |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Runcorn | Runcorn |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | www.heathschool.org.uk/ | www.weston.halton.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •The Heath School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (37.7 vs 31.5).
- •The Heath School is the larger school with 1,174 students compared with 193.
- •The Heath School is a academy school while Weston 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 The Heath School better than Weston Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), The Heath School ranks higher (37.7 vs 31.5 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 The Heath School and Weston Primary School?
About 756 m in a straight line, between Runcorn and Runcorn in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
The Heath School: 1,174. Weston Primary School: 193. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do The Heath School and Weston Primary School rank in North West?
The Heath School is 307th of 536 and Weston Primary School is 1575th of 2,286 among secondary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).