Crow Orchard Primary School vs St Edmund's Catholic Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North West, England, 396 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
St Edmund's Catholic Primary School
Skelmersdale · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
82 students
| Measure | Crow Orchard Primary School Skelmersdale, North West | St Edmund's Catholic Primary School Skelmersdale, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 72 Top 25% | 7 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #422 of 2,286 | #2225 of 2,286 |
| National rank | #3546 of 15,697 | #15488 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 2–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 121 | 82 |
| Pupils on roll | 121 | 82 |
| Free school meals | 31.1% | 57.7% |
| Capacity filled | 78.6% | 55.8% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 92% | 38% |
| 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 | Skelmersdale | Skelmersdale |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | www.croworchard.lancs.sch.uk/ | www.stedmundswestlancs.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Crow Orchard Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (71.9 vs 7.0).
- •Crow Orchard Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (92% vs 38%).
- •Crow Orchard Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (8% vs 0%).
- •Crow Orchard Primary School is the larger school with 121 students compared with 82.
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 St Edmund's Catholic Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Crow Orchard Primary School ranks higher (71.9 vs 7.0 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 St Edmund's Catholic Primary School?
About 396 m in a straight line, between Skelmersdale and Skelmersdale in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Crow Orchard Primary School: 121. St Edmund's Catholic Primary School: 82. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Crow Orchard Primary School and St Edmund's Catholic Primary School rank in North West?
Crow Orchard Primary School is 422nd of 2,286 and St Edmund's Catholic Primary School is 2225th of 2,286 among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).