Bishop Martin Church of England Primary School vs Delph Side Community Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North West, England, 1.1 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
Delph Side Community Primary School
Skelmersdale · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
251 students
| Measure | Bishop Martin Church of England Primary School Skelmersdale, North West | Delph Side Community Primary School Skelmersdale, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 30 Lower 50% | 64 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #1613 of 2,286 | #608 of 2,286 |
| National rank | #12179 of 15,697 | #5132 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 2–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 189 | 251 |
| Pupils on roll | 189 | 251 |
| Free school meals | 53% | 43.8% |
| Capacity filled | 60% | 119.5% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 65% | 73% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 0% | 15% |
| 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 | Skelmersdale |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | www.bishopmartin.lancs.sch.uk/ | www.delph.lancsngfl.ac.uk |
The verdict
- •Delph Side Community Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (63.5 vs 30.1).
- •Delph Side Community Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (73% vs 65%).
- •Delph Side Community Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (15% vs 0%).
- •Delph Side Community Primary School is the larger school with 251 students compared with 189.
- •Bishop Martin Church of England Primary School is a academy school while Delph Side Community 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 Delph Side Community Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Delph Side Community Primary School ranks higher (63.5 vs 30.1 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 Bishop Martin Church of England Primary School and Delph Side Community Primary School?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Skelmersdale and Skelmersdale in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Bishop Martin Church of England Primary School: 189. Delph Side Community Primary School: 251. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Bishop Martin Church of England Primary School and Delph Side Community Primary School rank in North West?
Bishop Martin Church of England Primary School is 1613th of 2,286 and Delph Side Community Primary School is 608th of 2,286 among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).