Victoria Road Primary School vs Weston Point Primary Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North West, England, 1.5 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Victoria Road Primary School
Runcorn · Local authority primary · Ages 5–11
183 students
Weston Point Primary Academy
Runcorn · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
82 students
| Measure | Victoria Road Primary School Runcorn, North West | Weston Point Primary Academy Runcorn, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 31 Lower 50% | 8 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1596 of 2,286 | #2193 of 2,286 |
| National rank | #12084 of 15,697 | #15397 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 5–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 183 | 82 |
| Pupils on roll | 183 | 82 |
| Free school meals | 31.7% | 36.6% |
| Capacity filled | 65.4% | – |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 62% | 25% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 0% | 0% |
| 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 | Runcorn | Runcorn |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | victoriaroadprimary.uk | – |
The verdict
- •Victoria Road Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (30.7 vs 8.4).
- •Victoria Road Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (62% vs 25%).
- •Victoria Road Primary School is the larger school with 183 students compared with 82.
- •Victoria Road Primary School is a local authority school while Weston Point Primary Academy 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 Victoria Road Primary School better than Weston Point Primary Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Victoria Road Primary School ranks higher (30.7 vs 8.4 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 Victoria Road Primary School and Weston Point Primary Academy?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Runcorn and Runcorn in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Victoria Road Primary School: 183. Weston Point Primary Academy: 82. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Victoria Road Primary School and Weston Point Primary Academy rank in North West?
Victoria Road Primary School is 1596th of 2,286 and Weston Point Primary Academy is 2193rd of 2,286 among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).