Crow Orchard Primary School vs Our Lady Queen of Peace Catholic High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North West, England, 952 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
Our Lady Queen of Peace Catholic High School
Skelmersdale · Local authority secondary · Ages 11–16
786 students
| Measure | Crow Orchard Primary School Skelmersdale, North West | Our Lady Queen of Peace Catholic High School Skelmersdale, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 72 Top 25% | 21 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #422 of 2,286 | #424 of 536 |
| National rank | #3546 of 15,697 | #3464 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 2–11 | Ages 11–16 |
| Students | 121 | 786 |
| Pupils on roll | 121 | 786 |
| Free school meals | 31.1% | 42.6% |
| Capacity filled | 78.6% | 75.1% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 92% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 8% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 38.1 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 26% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 49.1% |
| EBacc average points | – | 3.33 |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Skelmersdale | Skelmersdale |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | www.croworchard.lancs.sch.uk/ | www.olqp.org.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Crow Orchard Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (71.9 vs 21.0).
- •Our Lady Queen of Peace Catholic High School is the larger school with 786 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 Our Lady Queen of Peace Catholic High School?
On the Success Index (England), Crow Orchard Primary School ranks higher (71.9 vs 21.0 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 Our Lady Queen of Peace Catholic High School?
About 952 m in a straight line, between Skelmersdale and Skelmersdale in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Crow Orchard Primary School: 121. Our Lady Queen of Peace Catholic High School: 786. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Crow Orchard Primary School and Our Lady Queen of Peace Catholic High School rank in North West?
Crow Orchard Primary School is 422nd of 2,286 and Our Lady Queen of Peace Catholic High School is 424th of 536 among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).