Haydock English Martyrs' Primary School vs Legh Vale Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North West, England, 1.6 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Haydock English Martyrs' Primary School
St. Helens · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
254 students
Legh Vale Primary School
St Helens · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
449 students
| Measure | Haydock English Martyrs' Primary School St. Helens, North West | Legh Vale Primary School St Helens, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 29 Lower 50% | 25 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1650 of 2,286 | #1786 of 2,286 |
| National rank | #12416 of 15,697 | #13239 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 254 | 449 |
| Pupils on roll | 254 | 449 |
| Free school meals | 26.9% | 23.8% |
| Capacity filled | 68.5% | 76.1% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 59% | 47% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 0% | 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 | St. Helens | St Helens |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | www.hemcps.co.uk | http:www.leghvale.st-helens.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Haydock English Martyrs' Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (29.0 vs 24.7).
- •Haydock English Martyrs' Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (59% vs 47%).
- •Legh Vale Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (3% vs 0%).
- •Legh Vale Primary School is the larger school with 449 students compared with 254.
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 Haydock English Martyrs' Primary School better than Legh Vale Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Haydock English Martyrs' Primary School ranks higher (29.0 vs 24.7 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 Haydock English Martyrs' Primary School and Legh Vale Primary School?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between St. Helens and St Helens in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Haydock English Martyrs' Primary School: 254. Legh Vale Primary School: 449. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Haydock English Martyrs' Primary School and Legh Vale Primary School rank in North West?
Haydock English Martyrs' Primary School is 1650th of 2,286 and Legh Vale Primary School is 1786th of 2,286 among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).