Abbey Village Primary School vs St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Withnell
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North West, England, 1.0 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Abbey Village Primary School
Chorley · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
52 students
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Withnell
Chorley · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
92 students
| Measure | Abbey Village Primary School Chorley, North West | St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Withnell Chorley, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 80 Top 25% | 76 Top 25% |
| Region rank | – | #331 of 2,286 |
| National rank | – | #2794 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 52 | 92 |
| Pupils on roll | 52 | 92 |
| Free school meals | 23.1% | 7.6% |
| Capacity filled | 43.7% | 87.6% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 80% | 71% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 20% | 14% |
| 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 | Chorley | Chorley |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | www.abbeyvillage.lancs.sch.uk | www.stjosephswithnell.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Abbey Village Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (79.6 vs 76.1).
- •Abbey Village Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (80% vs 71%).
- •Abbey Village Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (20% vs 14%).
- •St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Withnell is the larger school with 92 students compared with 52.
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 Abbey Village Primary School better than St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Withnell?
On the Success Index (England), Abbey Village Primary School ranks higher (79.6 vs 76.1 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 Abbey Village Primary School and St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Withnell?
About 1.0 km in a straight line, between Chorley and Chorley in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Abbey Village Primary School: 52. St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Withnell: 92. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Abbey Village Primary School and St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Withnell rank in North West?
Abbey Village Primary School is unranked and St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Withnell is 331st of 2,286 among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).