Cobbs Brow School vs Maharishi Free School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North West, England, 1.1 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Cobbs Brow School
Skelmersdale · Local authority primary · Ages 2–11
308 students
Maharishi Free School
Ormskirk · Academy all-through · Ages 4–16
229 students
| Measure | Cobbs Brow School Skelmersdale, North West | Maharishi Free School Ormskirk, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 64 Top 50% | 48 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #607 of 2,286 | #241 of 536 |
| National rank | #5131 of 15,697 | #2087 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | All-through |
| Year range | Ages 2–11 | Ages 4–16 |
| Students | 308 | 229 |
| Pupils on roll | 308 | 229 |
| Free school meals | 26% | 19.7% |
| Capacity filled | 96.3% | 95.4% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 74% | 50% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 9% | 0% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 54.1 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 55% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 80% |
| EBacc average points | – | 5.35 |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Skelmersdale | Ormskirk |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | www.cobbsbrowschool.co.uk | www.maharishischool.com |
The verdict
- •Cobbs Brow School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (63.5 vs 47.7).
- •Cobbs Brow School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (74% vs 50%).
- •Cobbs Brow School does better on ks2: higher standard (9% vs 0%).
- •Cobbs Brow School is the larger school with 308 students compared with 229.
- •Cobbs Brow School is a local authority school while Maharishi Free School is a academy 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 Cobbs Brow School better than Maharishi Free School?
On the Success Index (England), Cobbs Brow School ranks higher (63.5 vs 47.7 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 Cobbs Brow School and Maharishi Free School?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Skelmersdale and Ormskirk in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Cobbs Brow School: 308. Maharishi Free School: 229. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Cobbs Brow School and Maharishi Free School rank in North West?
Cobbs Brow School is 607th of 2,286 and Maharishi Free School is 241st of 536 among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).