Haydock English Martyrs' Primary School vs Lyme Community Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North West, England, 1.4 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
Lyme Community Primary School
Newton-le-Willows · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
218 students
| Measure | Haydock English Martyrs' Primary School St. Helens, North West | Lyme Community Primary School Newton-le-Willows, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 29 Lower 50% | 45 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1650 of 2,286 | #1136 of 2,286 |
| National rank | #12416 of 15,697 | #9000 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 254 | 218 |
| Pupils on roll | 254 | 218 |
| Free school meals | 26.9% | 36.2% |
| Capacity filled | 68.5% | 89% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 59% | 62% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 0% | 10% |
| 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 | Newton-le-Willows |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | www.hemcps.co.uk | www.lyme.st-helens.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •Lyme Community Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (45.3 vs 29.0).
- •Lyme Community Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (62% vs 59%).
- •Lyme Community Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (10% vs 0%).
- •Haydock English Martyrs' Primary School is the larger school with 254 students compared with 218.
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 Lyme Community Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Lyme Community Primary School ranks higher (45.3 vs 29.0 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 Lyme Community Primary School?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between St. Helens and Newton-le-Willows in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Haydock English Martyrs' Primary School: 254. Lyme Community Primary School: 218. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Haydock English Martyrs' Primary School and Lyme Community Primary School rank in North West?
Haydock English Martyrs' Primary School is 1650th of 2,286 and Lyme Community Primary School is 1136th of 2,286 among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).