Darwen Aldridge Sudell Primary vs St Michael with St Thomas CE Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North West, England, 42 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Darwen Aldridge Sudell Primary
Darwen · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
167 students
St Michael with St Thomas CE Primary School
Widnes · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
167 students
| Measure | Darwen Aldridge Sudell Primary Darwen, North West | St Michael with St Thomas CE Primary School Widnes, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 29 Lower 50% | 52 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #1640 of 2,286 | #916 of 2,286 |
| National rank | #12349 of 15,697 | #7536 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 167 | 167 |
| Pupils on roll | 167 | 167 |
| Free school meals | 50.3% | 42.5% |
| Capacity filled | 79.5% | 79.5% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 64% | 75% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 0% | 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 | Darwen | Widnes |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | www.sudellprimaryschool.co.uk/ | www.smwst.co.uk |
The verdict
- •St Michael with St Thomas CE Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (52.1 vs 29.3).
- •St Michael with St Thomas CE Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (75% vs 64%).
- •St Michael with St Thomas CE Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (4% vs 0%).
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 Darwen Aldridge Sudell Primary better than St Michael with St Thomas CE Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), St Michael with St Thomas CE Primary School ranks higher (52.1 vs 29.3 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 Darwen Aldridge Sudell Primary and St Michael with St Thomas CE Primary School?
About 42 km in a straight line, between Darwen and Widnes in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Darwen Aldridge Sudell Primary: 167. St Michael with St Thomas CE Primary School: 167. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Darwen Aldridge Sudell Primary and St Michael with St Thomas CE Primary School rank in North West?
Darwen Aldridge Sudell Primary is 1640th of 2,286 and St Michael with St Thomas CE Primary School is 916th of 2,286 among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).