Bickerstaffe CofE Primary School and Nursery vs Trinity Church of England/Methodist School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North West, England, 3.8 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bickerstaffe CofE Primary School and Nursery
Ormskirk · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
90 students
Trinity Church of England/Methodist School
Skelmersdale · Local authority primary · Ages 2–11
256 students
| Measure | Bickerstaffe CofE Primary School and Nursery Ormskirk, North West | Trinity Church of England/Methodist School Skelmersdale, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 15 Lower 50% | 30 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #2071 of 2,286 | #1607 of 2,286 |
| National rank | #14714 of 15,697 | #12156 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 2–11 |
| Students | 90 | 256 |
| Pupils on roll | 90 | 256 |
| Free school meals | 30% | 34.3% |
| Capacity filled | 85.7% | 102.4% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 43% | 55% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 0% | 5% |
| 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 | Ormskirk | Skelmersdale |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | www.bickerstaffe.lancsngfl.ac.uk/ | www.trinity.lancs.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Trinity Church of England/Methodist School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (30.3 vs 14.8).
- •Trinity Church of England/Methodist School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (55% vs 43%).
- •Trinity Church of England/Methodist School does better on ks2: higher standard (5% vs 0%).
- •Trinity Church of England/Methodist School is the larger school with 256 students compared with 90.
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 Bickerstaffe CofE Primary School and Nursery better than Trinity Church of England/Methodist School?
On the Success Index (England), Trinity Church of England/Methodist School ranks higher (30.3 vs 14.8 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 Bickerstaffe CofE Primary School and Nursery and Trinity Church of England/Methodist School?
About 3.8 km in a straight line, between Ormskirk and Skelmersdale in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Bickerstaffe CofE Primary School and Nursery: 90. Trinity Church of England/Methodist School: 256. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Bickerstaffe CofE Primary School and Nursery and Trinity Church of England/Methodist School rank in North West?
Bickerstaffe CofE Primary School and Nursery is 2071st of 2,286 and Trinity Church of England/Methodist School is 1607th of 2,286 among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).