Great Orton Primary School vs St Peter and Paul's Catholic Primary School, Mawdesley
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North West, England, 140 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Great Orton Primary School
Carlisle · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
35 students
St Peter and Paul's Catholic Primary School, Mawdesley
Nr Ormskirk · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
35 students
| Measure | Great Orton Primary School Carlisle, North West | St Peter and Paul's Catholic Primary School, Mawdesley Nr Ormskirk, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 15 Lower 50% | 26 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | – | – |
| National rank | – | – |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 35 | 35 |
| Pupils on roll | 35 | 35 |
| Free school meals | 42.9% | 11.4% |
| Capacity filled | 50% | 33.3% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 45% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 0% |
| 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 | Carlisle | Nr Ormskirk |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | www.greatorton.cumbria.sch.uk | www.sspeterandpaulsschoolmawdesley.co.uk |
The verdict
- •St Peter and Paul's Catholic Primary School, Mawdesley scores higher on the Success Index (England) (25.5 vs 15.3).
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 Great Orton Primary School better than St Peter and Paul's Catholic Primary School, Mawdesley?
On the Success Index (England), St Peter and Paul's Catholic Primary School, Mawdesley ranks higher (25.5 vs 15.3 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 Great Orton Primary School and St Peter and Paul's Catholic Primary School, Mawdesley?
About 140 km in a straight line, between Carlisle and Nr Ormskirk in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Great Orton Primary School: 35. St Peter and Paul's Catholic Primary School, Mawdesley: 35. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Great Orton Primary School and St Peter and Paul's Catholic Primary School, Mawdesley rank in North West?
Great Orton Primary School is unranked and St Peter and Paul's Catholic Primary School, Mawdesley is unranked among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).