Aughton St Michael's Church of England Primary School vs Turning Point Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North West, England, 2.7 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Aughton St Michael's Church of England Primary School
Ormskirk · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
204 students
Turning Point Academy
Ormskirk · Independent all-through · Ages 7–16
72 students
| Measure | Aughton St Michael's Church of England Primary School Ormskirk, North West | Turning Point Academy Ormskirk, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 75 Top 25% | 3 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #365 of 2,286 | #529 of 536 |
| National rank | #3039 of 15,697 | #4059 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Local authority | Independent |
| Type | Primary | All-through |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 7–16 |
| Students | 204 | 72 |
| Pupils on roll | 204 | 72 |
| Free school meals | 8.3% | – |
| Capacity filled | 97.1% | 90% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 71% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 13% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 10.3 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 0% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 0% |
| EBacc average points | – | 0.70 |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Ormskirk | Ormskirk |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | www.aughtonstmichaels.co.uk/ | www.turningpointacad.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Aughton St Michael's Church of England Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (74.7 vs 3.4).
- •Aughton St Michael's Church of England Primary School is the larger school with 204 students compared with 72.
- •Aughton St Michael's Church of England Primary School is a local authority school while Turning Point Academy is a independent 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 Aughton St Michael's Church of England Primary School better than Turning Point Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Aughton St Michael's Church of England Primary School ranks higher (74.7 vs 3.4 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 Aughton St Michael's Church of England Primary School and Turning Point Academy?
About 2.7 km in a straight line, between Ormskirk and Ormskirk in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Aughton St Michael's Church of England Primary School: 204. Turning Point Academy: 72. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Aughton St Michael's Church of England Primary School and Turning Point Academy rank in North West?
Aughton St Michael's Church of England Primary School is 365th of 2,286 and Turning Point Academy is 529th of 536 among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).