Murdishaw West Primary and Nursery School vs St Chad's Catholic Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North West, England, 40 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Murdishaw West Primary and Nursery School
Runcorn · Local authority primary · Ages 2–11
139 students
St Chad's Catholic Primary School
Chorley · Local authority primary · Ages 5–11
139 students
| Measure | Murdishaw West Primary and Nursery School Runcorn, North West | St Chad's Catholic Primary School Chorley, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 15 Lower 50% | 46 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #2072 of 2,286 | #1126 of 2,286 |
| National rank | #14717 of 15,697 | #8937 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 2–11 | Ages 5–11 |
| Students | 139 | 139 |
| Pupils on roll | 139 | 139 |
| Free school meals | 70.5% | 2.2% |
| Capacity filled | 66.2% | 88.5% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 53% | 62% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 0% | 0% |
| 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 | Runcorn | Chorley |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | www.mwcp.co.uk | www.st-chads.lancs.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •St Chad's Catholic Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (45.7 vs 14.8).
- •St Chad's Catholic Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (62% vs 53%).
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 Murdishaw West Primary and Nursery School better than St Chad's Catholic Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), St Chad's Catholic Primary School ranks higher (45.7 vs 14.8 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 Murdishaw West Primary and Nursery School and St Chad's Catholic Primary School?
About 40 km in a straight line, between Runcorn and Chorley in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Murdishaw West Primary and Nursery School: 139. St Chad's Catholic Primary School: 139. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Murdishaw West Primary and Nursery School and St Chad's Catholic Primary School rank in North West?
Murdishaw West Primary and Nursery School is 2072nd of 2,286 and St Chad's Catholic Primary School is 1126th of 2,286 among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).