Legh Vale Primary School vs Outwood Academy Haydock
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North West, England, 477 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Legh Vale Primary School
St Helens · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
449 students
Outwood Academy Haydock
St. Helens · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
791 students
| Measure | Legh Vale Primary School St Helens, North West | Outwood Academy Haydock St. Helens, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 25 Lower 50% | 29 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1786 of 2,286 | #361 of 536 |
| National rank | #13239 of 15,697 | #3005 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 11–16 |
| Students | 449 | 791 |
| Pupils on roll | 449 | 791 |
| Free school meals | 23.8% | 39.2% |
| Capacity filled | 76.1% | 87.9% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 47% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 3% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 41.2 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 29.9% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 58.5% |
| EBacc average points | – | 3.59 |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | St Helens | St. Helens |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | http:www.leghvale.st-helens.sch.uk/ | www.haydock.outwood.com/ |
The verdict
- •Outwood Academy Haydock scores higher on the Success Index (England) (29.1 vs 24.7).
- •Outwood Academy Haydock is the larger school with 791 students compared with 449.
- •Legh Vale Primary School is a local authority school while Outwood Academy Haydock 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 Legh Vale Primary School better than Outwood Academy Haydock?
On the Success Index (England), Outwood Academy Haydock ranks higher (29.1 vs 24.7 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 Legh Vale Primary School and Outwood Academy Haydock?
About 477 m in a straight line, between St Helens and St. Helens in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Legh Vale Primary School: 449. Outwood Academy Haydock: 791. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Legh Vale Primary School and Outwood Academy Haydock rank in North West?
Legh Vale Primary School is 1786th of 2,286 and Outwood Academy Haydock is 361st of 536 among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).