Burscough Priory Academy vs Edgar Wood Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in North West, England, 41 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Burscough Priory Academy
Ormskirk · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
729 students
Edgar Wood Academy
Heywood · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
729 students
| Measure | Burscough Priory Academy Ormskirk, North West | Edgar Wood Academy Heywood, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 72 Top 25% | 20 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #109 of 536 | #439 of 536 |
| National rank | #955 of 4,090 | #3576 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 11–16 | Ages 11–16 |
| Students | 729 | 729 |
| Pupils on roll | 729 | 729 |
| Free school meals | 15.7% | 42.7% |
| Capacity filled | 94.7% | 81% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 48.8 | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 51.9% | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 72.9% | – |
| EBacc average points | 4.40 | – |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Ormskirk | Heywood |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | www.burscoughprioryacademy.org/ | www.edgarwood.org |
The verdict
- •Burscough Priory Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (71.5 vs 19.6).
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 Burscough Priory Academy better than Edgar Wood Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Burscough Priory Academy ranks higher (71.5 vs 19.6 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 Burscough Priory Academy and Edgar Wood Academy?
About 41 km in a straight line, between Ormskirk and Heywood in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Burscough Priory Academy: 729. Edgar Wood Academy: 729. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Burscough Priory Academy and Edgar Wood Academy rank in North West?
Burscough Priory Academy is 109th of 536 and Edgar Wood Academy is 439th of 536 among secondary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).