Dalton St Michael's Church of England Primary School vs Our Lady Queen of Peace Catholic High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North West, England, 2.0 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
Our Lady Queen of Peace Catholic High School
Skelmersdale · Local authority secondary · Ages 11–16
786 students
| Measure | Dalton St Michael's Church of England Primary School Wigan, North West | Our Lady Queen of Peace Catholic High School Skelmersdale, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 42 Lower 50% | 21 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1256 of 2,286 | #424 of 536 |
| National rank | #9808 of 15,697 | #3464 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 11–16 |
| Students | 61 | 786 |
| Pupils on roll | 61 | 786 |
| Free school meals | 24.6% | 42.6% |
| Capacity filled | 72.6% | 75.1% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| 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 | Wigan | Skelmersdale |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | dalton-stmichaels.co.uk/ | www.olqp.org.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Dalton St Michael's Church of England Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (41.5 vs 21.0).
- •Our Lady Queen of Peace Catholic High School is the larger school with 786 students compared with 61.
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 Our Lady Queen of Peace Catholic High School?
On the Success Index (England), Dalton St Michael's Church of England Primary School ranks higher (41.5 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 Dalton St Michael's Church of England Primary School and Our Lady Queen of Peace Catholic High School?
About 2.0 km in a straight line, between Wigan and Skelmersdale in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Dalton St Michael's Church of England Primary School: 61. Our Lady Queen of Peace Catholic High School: 786. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Dalton St Michael's Church of England Primary School and Our Lady Queen of Peace Catholic High School rank in North West?
Dalton St Michael's Church of England Primary School is 1256th 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).