Appleton Thorn Primary School vs Orrell Holgate Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North West, England, 24 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Appleton Thorn Primary School
Warrington · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
198 students
Orrell Holgate Academy
Wigan · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
198 students
| Measure | Appleton Thorn Primary School Warrington, North West | Orrell Holgate Academy Wigan, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 72 Top 25% | 86 Top 10% |
| Region rank | #414 of 2,286 | #159 of 2,286 |
| National rank | #3505 of 15,697 | #1254 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 198 | 198 |
| Pupils on roll | 198 | 198 |
| Free school meals | 12.6% | 18.7% |
| Capacity filled | 94.3% | 94.3% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 74% | 86% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 10% | 24% |
| 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 | Warrington | Wigan |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | www.appletonthornprimary.org.uk | www.holgate.wigan.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •Orrell Holgate Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (86.3 vs 72.1).
- •Orrell Holgate Academy does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (86% vs 74%).
- •Orrell Holgate Academy does better on ks2: higher standard (24% vs 10%).
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 Appleton Thorn Primary School better than Orrell Holgate Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Orrell Holgate Academy ranks higher (86.3 vs 72.1 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 Appleton Thorn Primary School and Orrell Holgate Academy?
About 24 km in a straight line, between Warrington and Wigan in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Appleton Thorn Primary School: 198. Orrell Holgate Academy: 198. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Appleton Thorn Primary School and Orrell Holgate Academy rank in North West?
Appleton Thorn Primary School is 414th of 2,286 and Orrell Holgate Academy is 159th of 2,286 among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).