Dalton St Michael's Church of England Primary School vs St John's Catholic Primary School, Skelmersdale
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North West, England, 1.8 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
St John's Catholic Primary School, Skelmersdale
Skelmersdale · Local authority primary · Ages 2–11
196 students
| Measure | Dalton St Michael's Church of England Primary School Wigan, North West | St John's Catholic Primary School, Skelmersdale Skelmersdale, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 42 Lower 50% | 47 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1256 of 2,286 | #1078 of 2,286 |
| National rank | #9808 of 15,697 | #8587 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 2–11 |
| Students | 61 | 196 |
| Pupils on roll | 61 | 196 |
| Free school meals | 24.6% | 48.3% |
| Capacity filled | 72.6% | 93.3% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 72% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 4% |
| 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 | Skelmersdale |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | dalton-stmichaels.co.uk/ | www.st-johnsrc.com |
The verdict
- •St John's Catholic Primary School, Skelmersdale scores higher on the Success Index (England) (47.4 vs 41.5).
- •St John's Catholic Primary School, Skelmersdale is the larger school with 196 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 St John's Catholic Primary School, Skelmersdale?
On the Success Index (England), St John's Catholic Primary School, Skelmersdale ranks higher (47.4 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 St John's Catholic Primary School, Skelmersdale?
About 1.8 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. St John's Catholic Primary School, Skelmersdale: 196. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Dalton St Michael's Church of England Primary School and St John's Catholic Primary School, Skelmersdale rank in North West?
Dalton St Michael's Church of England Primary School is 1256th of 2,286 and St John's Catholic Primary School, Skelmersdale is 1078th of 2,286 among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).