Hillside Community Primary School vs Holland Moor Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North West, England, 873 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Hillside Community Primary School
Skelmersdale · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
151 students
Holland Moor Primary School
Skelmersdale · Local authority primary · Ages 2–11
412 students
| Measure | Hillside Community Primary School Skelmersdale, North West | Holland Moor Primary School Skelmersdale, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 22 Lower 50% | 67 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #1876 of 2,286 | #539 of 2,286 |
| National rank | #13753 of 15,697 | #4550 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 2–11 |
| Students | 151 | 412 |
| Pupils on roll | 151 | 412 |
| Free school meals | 59.8% | 39.7% |
| Capacity filled | 71.9% | 92.6% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 52% | 74% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 4% | 17% |
| 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 | Skelmersdale | Skelmersdale |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | www.hillside-pri.lancs.sch.uk | www.holland.lancsngfl.ac.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Holland Moor Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (66.6 vs 21.5).
- •Holland Moor Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (74% vs 52%).
- •Holland Moor Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (17% vs 4%).
- •Holland Moor Primary School is the larger school with 412 students compared with 151.
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 Hillside Community Primary School better than Holland Moor Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Holland Moor Primary School ranks higher (66.6 vs 21.5 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 Hillside Community Primary School and Holland Moor Primary School?
About 873 m in a straight line, between Skelmersdale and Skelmersdale in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Hillside Community Primary School: 151. Holland Moor Primary School: 412. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Hillside Community Primary School and Holland Moor Primary School rank in North West?
Hillside Community Primary School is 1876th of 2,286 and Holland Moor Primary School is 539th of 2,286 among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).