J H Godwin Primary School vs Overton St Helen's Church of England Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North West, England, 90 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
J H Godwin Primary School
Chester · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
161 students
Overton St Helen's Church of England Primary School
Morecambe · Local authority primary · Ages 5–11
161 students
| Measure | J H Godwin Primary School Chester, North West | Overton St Helen's Church of England Primary School Morecambe, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 7 Lower 50% | 47 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #2218 of 2,286 | #1076 of 2,286 |
| National rank | #15469 of 15,697 | #8578 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 5–11 |
| Students | 161 | 161 |
| Pupils on roll | 161 | 161 |
| Free school meals | 44.7% | 16.8% |
| Capacity filled | 76.7% | 92% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 32% | 64% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 0% | 4% |
| 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 | Chester | Morecambe |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | www.jhgodwin.cheshire.sch.uk/ | www.st-helens.lancsngfl.ac.uk |
The verdict
- •Overton St Helen's Church of England Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (47.4 vs 7.4).
- •Overton St Helen's Church of England Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (64% vs 32%).
- •Overton St Helen's Church of England Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (4% vs 0%).
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 J H Godwin Primary School better than Overton St Helen's Church of England Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Overton St Helen's Church of England Primary School ranks higher (47.4 vs 7.4 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 J H Godwin Primary School and Overton St Helen's Church of England Primary School?
About 90 km in a straight line, between Chester and Morecambe in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
J H Godwin Primary School: 161. Overton St Helen's Church of England Primary School: 161. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do J H Godwin Primary School and Overton St Helen's Church of England Primary School rank in North West?
J H Godwin Primary School is 2218th of 2,286 and Overton St Helen's Church of England Primary School is 1076th of 2,286 among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).