The Heath School vs Woodside Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North West, England, 1.2 km 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
Woodside Primary School
Runcorn · Local authority primary · Ages 5–11
116 students
| Measure | The Heath School Runcorn, North West | Woodside Primary School Runcorn, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 38 Lower 50% | 53 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #307 of 536 | #880 of 2,286 |
| National rank | #2575 of 4,090 | #7308 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–16 | Ages 5–11 |
| Students | 1,174 | 116 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,174 | 116 |
| Free school meals | 33% | 72.4% |
| Capacity filled | 97.8% | 55.2% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 68% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 14% |
| 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/ | – |
The verdict
- •Woodside Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (53.2 vs 37.7).
- •The Heath School is the larger school with 1,174 students compared with 116.
- •The Heath School is a academy school while Woodside 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 Woodside Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Woodside Primary School ranks higher (53.2 vs 37.7 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 Woodside Primary School?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Runcorn and Runcorn in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
The Heath School: 1,174. Woodside Primary School: 116. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do The Heath School and Woodside Primary School rank in North West?
The Heath School is 307th of 536 and Woodside Primary School is 880th of 2,286 among secondary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).