Brookfield Park Primary School vs St Richard's Catholic Primary School, Skelmersdale
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North West, England, 513 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Brookfield Park Primary School
Skelmersdale · Local authority primary · Ages 2–11
153 students
St Richard's Catholic Primary School, Skelmersdale
Skelmersdale · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
230 students
| Measure | Brookfield Park Primary School Skelmersdale, North West | St Richard's Catholic Primary School, Skelmersdale Skelmersdale, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 63 Top 50% | 23 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #618 of 2,286 | #1830 of 2,286 |
| National rank | #5230 of 15,697 | #13470 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 2–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 153 | 230 |
| Pupils on roll | 153 | 230 |
| Free school meals | 38.6% | 27.2% |
| Capacity filled | 73.9% | 109.5% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 76% | 54% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 10% | 0% |
| 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.brookfieldparkprimary.co.uk | www.st-richards.lancs.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Brookfield Park Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (63.0 vs 23.4).
- •Brookfield Park Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (76% vs 54%).
- •Brookfield Park Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (10% vs 0%).
- •St Richard's Catholic Primary School, Skelmersdale is the larger school with 230 students compared with 153.
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 Brookfield Park Primary School better than St Richard's Catholic Primary School, Skelmersdale?
On the Success Index (England), Brookfield Park Primary School ranks higher (63.0 vs 23.4 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 Brookfield Park Primary School and St Richard's Catholic Primary School, Skelmersdale?
About 513 m in a straight line, between Skelmersdale and Skelmersdale in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Brookfield Park Primary School: 153. St Richard's Catholic Primary School, Skelmersdale: 230. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Brookfield Park Primary School and St Richard's Catholic Primary School, Skelmersdale rank in North West?
Brookfield Park Primary School is 618th of 2,286 and St Richard's Catholic Primary School, Skelmersdale is 1830th of 2,286 among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).