Bishop Martin Church of England Primary School vs Corpus Christi Catholic Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North West, England, 4.2 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bishop Martin Church of England Primary School
Skelmersdale · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
189 students
Corpus Christi Catholic Primary School
St Helens · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
127 students
| Measure | Bishop Martin Church of England Primary School Skelmersdale, North West | Corpus Christi Catholic Primary School St Helens, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 30 Lower 50% | 30 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1613 of 2,286 | #1627 of 2,286 |
| National rank | #12179 of 15,697 | #12306 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 2–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 189 | 127 |
| Pupils on roll | 189 | 127 |
| Free school meals | 53% | 11% |
| Capacity filled | 60% | 60.5% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 65% | 37% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 0% | 4% |
| 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 | Skelmersdale | St Helens |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | www.bishopmartin.lancs.sch.uk/ | www.corpuschristirainford.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (England) scores (30.1 vs 29.5).
- •Bishop Martin Church of England Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (65% vs 37%).
- •Corpus Christi Catholic Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (4% vs 0%).
- •Bishop Martin Church of England Primary School is the larger school with 189 students compared with 127.
- •Bishop Martin Church of England Primary School is a academy school while Corpus Christi Catholic Primary School is a local authority 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 Bishop Martin Church of England Primary School better than Corpus Christi Catholic Primary School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (England). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Bishop Martin Church of England Primary School and Corpus Christi Catholic Primary School?
About 4.2 km in a straight line, between Skelmersdale and St Helens in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Bishop Martin Church of England Primary School: 189. Corpus Christi Catholic Primary School: 127. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Bishop Martin Church of England Primary School and Corpus Christi Catholic Primary School rank in North West?
Bishop Martin Church of England Primary School is 1613th of 2,286 and Corpus Christi Catholic Primary School is 1627th of 2,286 among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).