Maharishi Free School vs Woodland Community Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North West, England, 1.8 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
Woodland Community Primary School
Skelmersdale · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
335 students
| Measure | Maharishi Free School Ormskirk, North West | Woodland Community Primary School Skelmersdale, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 48 Lower 50% | 48 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #241 of 536 | #1062 of 2,286 |
| National rank | #2087 of 4,090 | #8481 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | All-through | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–16 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 229 | 335 |
| Pupils on roll | 229 | 335 |
| Free school meals | 19.7% | 48.7% |
| Capacity filled | 95.4% | 95.7% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 50% | 69% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 0% | 7% |
| 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 | Skelmersdale |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | www.maharishischool.com | www.woodlandschool.co.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (England) scores (47.7 vs 47.8).
- •Woodland Community Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (69% vs 50%).
- •Woodland Community Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (7% vs 0%).
- •Woodland Community Primary School is the larger school with 335 students compared with 229.
- •Maharishi Free School is a academy school while Woodland Community Primary 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 Woodland Community Primary School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (England). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Maharishi Free School and Woodland Community Primary School?
About 1.8 km in a straight line, between Ormskirk and Skelmersdale in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Maharishi Free School: 229. Woodland Community Primary School: 335. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Maharishi Free School and Woodland Community Primary School rank in North West?
Maharishi Free School is 241st of 536 and Woodland Community Primary School is 1062nd of 2,286 among all-through schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).