Dalton St Michael's Church of England Primary School vs Parbold Douglas Church of England Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North West, England, 2.8 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
Parbold Douglas Church of England Academy
Nr Wigan · Academy primary · Ages 5–11
191 students
| Measure | Dalton St Michael's Church of England Primary School Wigan, North West | Parbold Douglas Church of England Academy Nr Wigan, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 42 Lower 50% | 74 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #1256 of 2,286 | #378 of 2,286 |
| National rank | #9808 of 15,697 | #3161 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 5–11 |
| Students | 61 | 191 |
| Pupils on roll | 61 | 191 |
| Free school meals | 24.6% | 2.1% |
| Capacity filled | 72.6% | 91% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 71% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 10% |
| 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 | Wigan | Nr Wigan |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | dalton-stmichaels.co.uk/ | www.pda.lancs.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •Parbold Douglas Church of England Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (74.0 vs 41.5).
- •Parbold Douglas Church of England Academy is the larger school with 191 students compared with 61.
- •Dalton St Michael's Church of England Primary School is a local authority school while Parbold Douglas Church of England Academy 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 Parbold Douglas Church of England Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Parbold Douglas Church of England Academy ranks higher (74.0 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 Parbold Douglas Church of England Academy?
About 2.8 km in a straight line, between Wigan and Nr Wigan in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Dalton St Michael's Church of England Primary School: 61. Parbold Douglas Church of England Academy: 191. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Dalton St Michael's Church of England Primary School and Parbold Douglas Church of England Academy rank in North West?
Dalton St Michael's Church of England Primary School is 1256th of 2,286 and Parbold Douglas Church of England Academy is 378th of 2,286 among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).