Hillside Community Primary School vs St Teresa's Catholic Primary School, Devon Street
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North West, England, 10 km 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 Teresa's Catholic Primary School, Devon Street
St Helens · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
151 students
| Measure | Hillside Community Primary School Skelmersdale, North West | St Teresa's Catholic Primary School, Devon Street St Helens, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 22 Lower 50% | 38 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1876 of 2,286 | #1345 of 2,286 |
| National rank | #13753 of 15,697 | #10494 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 151 | 151 |
| Pupils on roll | 151 | 151 |
| Free school meals | 59.8% | 37.1% |
| Capacity filled | 71.9% | 71.9% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 52% | 60% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 4% | 7% |
| 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 | St Helens |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | www.hillside-pri.lancs.sch.uk | www.st-teresa.st-helens.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •St Teresa's Catholic Primary School, Devon Street scores higher on the Success Index (England) (38.4 vs 21.5).
- •St Teresa's Catholic Primary School, Devon Street does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (60% vs 52%).
- •St Teresa's Catholic Primary School, Devon Street does better on ks2: higher standard (7% vs 4%).
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 Teresa's Catholic Primary School, Devon Street?
On the Success Index (England), St Teresa's Catholic Primary School, Devon Street ranks higher (38.4 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 St Teresa's Catholic Primary School, Devon Street?
About 10 km in a straight line, between Skelmersdale and St Helens in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Hillside Community Primary School: 151. St Teresa's Catholic Primary School, Devon Street: 151. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Hillside Community Primary School and St Teresa's Catholic Primary School, Devon Street rank in North West?
Hillside Community Primary School is 1876th of 2,286 and St Teresa's Catholic Primary School, Devon Street is 1345th of 2,286 among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).