Maharishi Free School vs Our Lady and All Saints Roman Catholic Primary School, Parbold
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North West, England, 2.5 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Maharishi Free School
Ormskirk · Academy all-through · Ages 4–16
229 students
Our Lady and All Saints Roman Catholic Primary School, Parbold
Wigan · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
106 students
| Measure | Maharishi Free School Ormskirk, North West | Our Lady and All Saints Roman Catholic Primary School, Parbold Wigan, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 48 Lower 50% | 98 Top 5% |
| Region rank | #241 of 536 | #11 of 2,286 |
| National rank | #2087 of 4,090 | #109 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | All-through | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–16 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 229 | 106 |
| Pupils on roll | 229 | 106 |
| Free school meals | 19.7% | 5.7% |
| Capacity filled | 95.4% | 75.7% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 50% | 100% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 0% | 29% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 54.1 | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 55% | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 80% | – |
| EBacc average points | 5.35 | – |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Ormskirk | Wigan |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | www.maharishischool.com | www.ourladyallsaints.lancs.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •Our Lady and All Saints Roman Catholic Primary School, Parbold scores higher on the Success Index (England) (97.9 vs 47.7).
- •Our Lady and All Saints Roman Catholic Primary School, Parbold does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (100% vs 50%).
- •Our Lady and All Saints Roman Catholic Primary School, Parbold does better on ks2: higher standard (29% vs 0%).
- •Maharishi Free School is the larger school with 229 students compared with 106.
- •Maharishi Free School is a academy school while Our Lady and All Saints Roman Catholic Primary School, Parbold is a local authority 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 Maharishi Free School better than Our Lady and All Saints Roman Catholic Primary School, Parbold?
On the Success Index (England), Our Lady and All Saints Roman Catholic Primary School, Parbold ranks higher (97.9 vs 47.7 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 Maharishi Free School and Our Lady and All Saints Roman Catholic Primary School, Parbold?
About 2.5 km in a straight line, between Ormskirk and Wigan in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Maharishi Free School: 229. Our Lady and All Saints Roman Catholic Primary School, Parbold: 106. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Maharishi Free School and Our Lady and All Saints Roman Catholic Primary School, Parbold rank in North West?
Maharishi Free School is 241st of 536 and Our Lady and All Saints Roman Catholic Primary School, Parbold is 11th of 2,286 among all-through schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).