Golborne Community Primary School vs St Catherine's Catholic Primary School, Lowton
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North West, England, 2.1 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Golborne Community Primary School
Warrington · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
373 students
St Catherine's Catholic Primary School, Lowton
Warrington · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
212 students
| Measure | Golborne Community Primary School Warrington, North West | St Catherine's Catholic Primary School, Lowton Warrington, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 75 Top 25% | 60 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #352 of 2,286 | #692 of 2,286 |
| National rank | #2943 of 15,697 | #5786 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 373 | 212 |
| Pupils on roll | 373 | 212 |
| Free school meals | 30.9% | 12.7% |
| Capacity filled | 108.1% | 101% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 89% | 73% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 11% | 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 | Warrington | Warrington |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | www.golbornecps.org.uk/ | www.lowtonstcatherines.co.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Golborne Community Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (75.2 vs 60.3).
- •Golborne Community Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (89% vs 73%).
- •Golborne Community Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (11% vs 3%).
- •Golborne Community Primary School is the larger school with 373 students compared with 212.
- •Golborne Community Primary School is a academy school while St Catherine's Catholic Primary School, Lowton is a local authority school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Golborne Community Primary School better than St Catherine's Catholic Primary School, Lowton?
On the Success Index (England), Golborne Community Primary School ranks higher (75.2 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 Golborne Community Primary School and St Catherine's Catholic Primary School, Lowton?
About 2.1 km in a straight line, between Warrington and Warrington in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Golborne Community Primary School: 373. St Catherine's Catholic Primary School, Lowton: 212. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Golborne Community Primary School and St Catherine's Catholic Primary School, Lowton rank in North West?
Golborne Community Primary School is 352nd 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).