Clayton-le-Woods Manor Road Primary School vs St Chad's Catholic Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North West, England, 2.8 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Clayton-le-Woods Manor Road Primary School
Chorley · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
250 students
St Chad's Catholic Primary School
Chorley · Local authority primary · Ages 5–11
139 students
| Measure | Clayton-le-Woods Manor Road Primary School Chorley, North West | St Chad's Catholic Primary School Chorley, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 61 Top 50% | 46 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #664 of 2,286 | #1126 of 2,286 |
| National rank | #5588 of 15,697 | #8937 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 5–11 |
| Students | 250 | 139 |
| Pupils on roll | 250 | 139 |
| Free school meals | 4.4% | 2.2% |
| Capacity filled | 96.2% | 88.5% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 64% | 62% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 8% | 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 | Chorley | Chorley |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | www.manor-road.lancsngfl.ac.uk/ | www.st-chads.lancs.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •Clayton-le-Woods Manor Road Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (61.3 vs 45.7).
- •Clayton-le-Woods Manor Road Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (64% vs 62%).
- •Clayton-le-Woods Manor Road Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (8% vs 0%).
- •Clayton-le-Woods Manor Road Primary School is the larger school with 250 students compared with 139.
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 Clayton-le-Woods Manor Road Primary School better than St Chad's Catholic Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Clayton-le-Woods Manor Road Primary School ranks higher (61.3 vs 45.7 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 Clayton-le-Woods Manor Road Primary School and St Chad's Catholic Primary School?
About 2.8 km in a straight line, between Chorley and Chorley in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Clayton-le-Woods Manor Road Primary School: 250. St Chad's Catholic Primary School: 139. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Clayton-le-Woods Manor Road Primary School and St Chad's Catholic Primary School rank in North West?
Clayton-le-Woods Manor Road Primary School is 664th of 2,286 and St Chad's Catholic Primary School is 1126th of 2,286 among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).