Eccleston Mere Primary School vs Helmshore Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North West, England, 40 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Eccleston Mere Primary School
St Helens · Local authority primary · Ages 2–11
397 students
Helmshore Primary School
Rossendale · Local authority primary · Ages 5–11
397 students
| Measure | Eccleston Mere Primary School St Helens, North West | Helmshore Primary School Rossendale, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 50 Lower 50% | 91 Top 5% |
| Region rank | #1003 of 2,286 | #84 of 2,286 |
| National rank | #8084 of 15,697 | #651 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 2–11 | Ages 5–11 |
| Students | 397 | 397 |
| Pupils on roll | 397 | 397 |
| Free school meals | 11.8% | 5.8% |
| Capacity filled | 84.1% | 95.9% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 66% | 88% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 2% | 14% |
| 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 | St Helens | Rossendale |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | www.ecclestonmere.st-helens.sch.uk/ | www.helmshoreprimaryschool.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Helmshore Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (91.3 vs 49.6).
- •Helmshore Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (88% vs 66%).
- •Helmshore Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (14% vs 2%).
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 Eccleston Mere Primary School better than Helmshore Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Helmshore Primary School ranks higher (91.3 vs 49.6 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 Eccleston Mere Primary School and Helmshore Primary School?
About 40 km in a straight line, between St Helens and Rossendale in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Eccleston Mere Primary School: 397. Helmshore Primary School: 397. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Eccleston Mere Primary School and Helmshore Primary School rank in North West?
Eccleston Mere Primary School is 1003rd of 2,286 and Helmshore Primary School is 84th of 2,286 among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).