Crow Orchard Primary School vs Lathom High School : A Technology College
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North West, England, 791 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Crow Orchard Primary School
Skelmersdale · Local authority primary · Ages 2–11
121 students
Lathom High School : A Technology College
Skelmersdale · Local authority secondary · Ages 11–16
806 students
| Measure | Crow Orchard Primary School Skelmersdale, North West | Lathom High School : A Technology College Skelmersdale, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 72 Top 25% | 28 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #422 of 2,286 | #370 of 536 |
| National rank | #3546 of 15,697 | #3043 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 2–11 | Ages 11–16 |
| Students | 121 | 806 |
| Pupils on roll | 121 | 806 |
| Free school meals | 31.1% | 44.7% |
| Capacity filled | 78.6% | 92.8% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 92% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 8% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 41.5 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 31.4% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 58.6% |
| EBacc average points | – | 3.79 |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Skelmersdale | Skelmersdale |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | www.croworchard.lancs.sch.uk/ | lathomhighschool.org/ |
The verdict
- •Crow Orchard Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (71.9 vs 28.4).
- •Lathom High School : A Technology College is the larger school with 806 students compared with 121.
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 Crow Orchard Primary School better than Lathom High School : A Technology College?
On the Success Index (England), Crow Orchard Primary School ranks higher (71.9 vs 28.4 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 Crow Orchard Primary School and Lathom High School : A Technology College?
About 791 m in a straight line, between Skelmersdale and Skelmersdale in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Crow Orchard Primary School: 121. Lathom High School : A Technology College: 806. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Crow Orchard Primary School and Lathom High School : A Technology College rank in North West?
Crow Orchard Primary School is 422nd of 2,286 and Lathom High School : A Technology College is 370th of 536 among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).