Haydock English Martyrs' Primary School vs Outwood Academy Haydock
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North West, England, 1.1 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
Outwood Academy Haydock
St. Helens · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
791 students
| Measure | Haydock English Martyrs' Primary School St. Helens, North West | Outwood Academy Haydock St. Helens, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 29 Lower 50% | 29 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1650 of 2,286 | #361 of 536 |
| National rank | #12416 of 15,697 | #3005 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 11–16 |
| Students | 254 | 791 |
| Pupils on roll | 254 | 791 |
| Free school meals | 26.9% | 39.2% |
| Capacity filled | 68.5% | 87.9% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 59% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 0% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 41.2 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 29.9% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 58.5% |
| EBacc average points | – | 3.59 |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | St. Helens | St. Helens |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | www.hemcps.co.uk | www.haydock.outwood.com/ |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (England) scores (29.0 vs 29.1).
- •Outwood Academy Haydock is the larger school with 791 students compared with 254.
- •Haydock English Martyrs' Primary School is a local authority school while Outwood Academy Haydock is a academy 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 Haydock English Martyrs' Primary School better than Outwood Academy Haydock?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (England). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Haydock English Martyrs' Primary School and Outwood Academy Haydock?
About 1.1 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. Outwood Academy Haydock: 791. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Haydock English Martyrs' Primary School and Outwood Academy Haydock rank in North West?
Haydock English Martyrs' Primary School is 1650th of 2,286 and Outwood Academy Haydock is 361st of 536 among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).