Broad Oak Community Primary School vs Legh Vale Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North West, England, 1.7 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Broad Oak Community Primary School
St Helens · Local authority primary · Ages 2–11
630 students
Legh Vale Primary School
St Helens · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
449 students
| Measure | Broad Oak Community Primary School St Helens, North West | Legh Vale Primary School St Helens, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 23 Lower 50% | 25 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1838 of 2,286 | #1786 of 2,286 |
| National rank | #13498 of 15,697 | #13239 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 2–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 630 | 449 |
| Pupils on roll | 630 | 449 |
| Free school meals | 60.3% | 23.8% |
| Capacity filled | 109.8% | 76.1% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 57% | 47% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 2% | 3% |
| 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 | St Helens | St Helens |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | www.broadoak.st-helens.sch.uk/ | http:www.leghvale.st-helens.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Legh Vale Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (24.7 vs 23.2).
- •Broad Oak Community Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (57% vs 47%).
- •Legh Vale Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (3% vs 2%).
- •Broad Oak Community Primary School is the larger school with 630 students compared with 449.
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 Broad Oak Community Primary School better than Legh Vale Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Legh Vale Primary School ranks higher (24.7 vs 23.2 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 Broad Oak Community Primary School and Legh Vale Primary School?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between St Helens and St Helens in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Broad Oak Community Primary School: 630. Legh Vale Primary School: 449. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Broad Oak Community Primary School and Legh Vale Primary School rank in North West?
Broad Oak Community Primary School is 1838th of 2,286 and Legh Vale Primary School is 1786th of 2,286 among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).