Hillside Community Primary School vs St Francis of Assisi Catholic Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North West, England, 594 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
St Francis of Assisi Catholic Primary School
Skelmersdale · Local authority primary · Ages 2–11
145 students
| Measure | Hillside Community Primary School Skelmersdale, North West | St Francis of Assisi Catholic Primary School Skelmersdale, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 22 Lower 50% | 6 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1876 of 2,286 | #2254 of 2,286 |
| National rank | #13753 of 15,697 | #15583 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 2–11 |
| Students | 151 | 145 |
| Pupils on roll | 151 | 145 |
| Free school meals | 59.8% | 46.4% |
| Capacity filled | 71.9% | 43.9% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 52% | 7% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 4% | 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 | Skelmersdale | Skelmersdale |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | www.hillside-pri.lancs.sch.uk | www.sfoa.lancs.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Hillside Community Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (21.5 vs 5.5).
- •Hillside Community Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (52% vs 7%).
- •Hillside Community Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (4% vs 0%).
- •Hillside Community Primary School is the larger school with 151 students compared with 145.
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 St Francis of Assisi Catholic Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Hillside Community Primary School ranks higher (21.5 vs 5.5 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 St Francis of Assisi Catholic Primary School?
About 594 m in a straight line, between Skelmersdale and Skelmersdale in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Hillside Community Primary School: 151. St Francis of Assisi Catholic Primary School: 145. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Hillside Community Primary School and St Francis of Assisi Catholic Primary School rank in North West?
Hillside Community Primary School is 1876th of 2,286 and St Francis of Assisi Catholic Primary School is 2254th of 2,286 among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).