Ditton Primary School vs Ormiston Chadwick Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North West, England, 619 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Ditton Primary School
Widnes · Academy primary · Ages 5–11
322 students
Ormiston Chadwick Academy
Widnes · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
884 students
| Measure | Ditton Primary School Widnes, North West | Ormiston Chadwick Academy Widnes, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 22 Lower 50% | 29 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1875 of 2,286 | #360 of 536 |
| National rank | #13748 of 15,697 | #2997 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 5–11 | Ages 11–16 |
| Students | 322 | 884 |
| Pupils on roll | 322 | 884 |
| Free school meals | 48.8% | 51.6% |
| Capacity filled | 76.7% | 90.6% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 54% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 2% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 41.2 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 38.5% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 54.2% |
| EBacc average points | – | 3.36 |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Widnes | Widnes |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | dittonprimary.co.uk | www.ormistonchadwickacademy.co.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Ormiston Chadwick Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (29.2 vs 21.5).
- •Ormiston Chadwick Academy is the larger school with 884 students compared with 322.
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 Ditton Primary School better than Ormiston Chadwick Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Ormiston Chadwick Academy ranks higher (29.2 vs 21.5 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 Ditton Primary School and Ormiston Chadwick Academy?
About 619 m in a straight line, between Widnes and Widnes in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Ditton Primary School: 322. Ormiston Chadwick Academy: 884. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Ditton Primary School and Ormiston Chadwick Academy rank in North West?
Ditton Primary School is 1875th of 2,286 and Ormiston Chadwick Academy is 360th of 536 among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).