Dalton St Michael's Church of England Primary School vs Maharishi Free School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North West, England, 1.3 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Dalton St Michael's Church of England Primary School
Wigan · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
61 students
Maharishi Free School
Ormskirk · Academy all-through · Ages 4–16
229 students
| Measure | Dalton St Michael's Church of England Primary School Wigan, North West | Maharishi Free School Ormskirk, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 42 Lower 50% | 48 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1256 of 2,286 | #241 of 536 |
| National rank | #9808 of 15,697 | #2087 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | All-through |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 4–16 |
| Students | 61 | 229 |
| Pupils on roll | 61 | 229 |
| Free school meals | 24.6% | 19.7% |
| Capacity filled | 72.6% | 95.4% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 50% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 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 | Wigan | Ormskirk |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | dalton-stmichaels.co.uk/ | www.maharishischool.com |
The verdict
- •Maharishi Free School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (47.7 vs 41.5).
- •Maharishi Free School is the larger school with 229 students compared with 61.
- •Dalton St Michael's Church of England Primary 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 Dalton St Michael's Church of England Primary School better than Maharishi Free School?
On the Success Index (England), Maharishi Free School ranks higher (47.7 vs 41.5 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 Dalton St Michael's Church of England Primary School and Maharishi Free School?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Wigan and Ormskirk in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Dalton St Michael's Church of England Primary School: 61. Maharishi Free School: 229. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Dalton St Michael's Church of England Primary School and Maharishi Free School rank in North West?
Dalton St Michael's Church of England Primary School is 1256th of 2,286 and Maharishi Free School is 241st of 536 among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).