Gilded Hollins Community School vs St Catherine's Catholic Primary School, Lowton
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North West, England, 2.2 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Gilded Hollins Community School
Leigh · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
209 students
St Catherine's Catholic Primary School, Lowton
Warrington · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
212 students
| Measure | Gilded Hollins Community School Leigh, North West | St Catherine's Catholic Primary School, Lowton Warrington, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 88 Top 10% | 60 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #137 of 2,286 | #692 of 2,286 |
| National rank | #1067 of 15,697 | #5786 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 209 | 212 |
| Pupils on roll | 209 | 212 |
| Free school meals | 7.2% | 12.7% |
| Capacity filled | 99.5% | 101% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 97% | 73% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 10% | 3% |
| 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 | Leigh | Warrington |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | www.gildedhollins.wigan.sch.uk/ | www.lowtonstcatherines.co.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Gilded Hollins Community School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (87.8 vs 60.3).
- •Gilded Hollins Community School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (97% vs 73%).
- •Gilded Hollins Community School does better on ks2: higher standard (10% vs 3%).
- •St Catherine's Catholic Primary School, Lowton is the larger school with 212 students compared with 209.
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 Gilded Hollins Community School better than St Catherine's Catholic Primary School, Lowton?
On the Success Index (England), Gilded Hollins Community School ranks higher (87.8 vs 60.3 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 Gilded Hollins Community School and St Catherine's Catholic Primary School, Lowton?
About 2.2 km in a straight line, between Leigh and Warrington in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Gilded Hollins Community School: 209. St Catherine's Catholic Primary School, Lowton: 212. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Gilded Hollins Community School and St Catherine's Catholic Primary School, Lowton rank in North West?
Gilded Hollins Community School is 137th of 2,286 and St Catherine's Catholic Primary School, Lowton is 692nd of 2,286 among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).