Holland Moor Primary School vs Moorside Community Primary Academy School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North West, England, 338 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Holland Moor Primary School
Skelmersdale · Local authority primary · Ages 2–11
412 students
Moorside Community Primary Academy School
Skelmersdale · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
256 students
| Measure | Holland Moor Primary School Skelmersdale, North West | Moorside Community Primary Academy School Skelmersdale, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 67 Top 50% | 34 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #539 of 2,286 | #1477 of 2,286 |
| National rank | #4550 of 15,697 | #11366 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 2–11 | Ages 2–11 |
| Students | 412 | 256 |
| Pupils on roll | 412 | 256 |
| Free school meals | 39.7% | 51.2% |
| Capacity filled | 92.6% | 130.6% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 74% | 59% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 17% | 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 | Skelmersdale |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | www.holland.lancsngfl.ac.uk/ | www.moorside-academy.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Holland Moor Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (66.6 vs 34.3).
- •Holland Moor Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (74% vs 59%).
- •Holland Moor Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (17% vs 7%).
- •Holland Moor Primary School is the larger school with 412 students compared with 256.
- •Holland Moor Primary School is a local authority school while Moorside Community Primary Academy School 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 Holland Moor Primary School better than Moorside Community Primary Academy School?
On the Success Index (England), Holland Moor Primary School ranks higher (66.6 vs 34.3 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 Holland Moor Primary School and Moorside Community Primary Academy School?
About 338 m in a straight line, between Skelmersdale and Skelmersdale in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Holland Moor Primary School: 412. Moorside Community Primary Academy School: 256. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Holland Moor Primary School and Moorside Community Primary Academy School rank in North West?
Holland Moor Primary School is 539th of 2,286 and Moorside Community Primary Academy School is 1477th of 2,286 among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).