Maharishi Free School vs Our Lady Queen of Peace Catholic High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North West, England, 1.0 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 Queen of Peace Catholic High School
Skelmersdale · Local authority secondary · Ages 11–16
786 students
| Measure | Maharishi Free School Ormskirk, North West | Our Lady Queen of Peace Catholic High School Skelmersdale, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 48 Lower 50% | 21 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #241 of 536 | #424 of 536 |
| National rank | #2087 of 4,090 | #3464 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | All-through | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 4–16 | Ages 11–16 |
| Students | 229 | 786 |
| Pupils on roll | 229 | 786 |
| Free school meals | 19.7% | 42.6% |
| Capacity filled | 95.4% | 75.1% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 50% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 0% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 54.1 | 38.1 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 55% | 26% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 80% | 49.1% |
| EBacc average points | 5.35 | 3.33 |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Ormskirk | Skelmersdale |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | www.maharishischool.com | www.olqp.org.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Maharishi Free School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (47.7 vs 21.0).
- •Our Lady Queen of Peace Catholic High School is the larger school with 786 students compared with 229.
- •Maharishi Free School is a academy school while Our Lady Queen of Peace Catholic High School 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 Queen of Peace Catholic High School?
On the Success Index (England), Maharishi Free School ranks higher (47.7 vs 21.0 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 Queen of Peace Catholic High School?
About 1.0 km in a straight line, between Ormskirk and Skelmersdale in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Maharishi Free School: 229. Our Lady Queen of Peace Catholic High School: 786. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Maharishi Free School and Our Lady Queen of Peace Catholic High School rank in North West?
Maharishi Free School is 241st of 536 and Our Lady Queen of Peace Catholic High School is 424th of 536 among all-through schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).