Newburgh Church of England Primary School vs St James' Catholic Primary School, Skelmersdale
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North West, England, 2.7 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Newburgh Church of England Primary School
Wigan · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
106 students
St James' Catholic Primary School, Skelmersdale
Skelmersdale · Local authority primary · Ages 2–11
229 students
| Measure | Newburgh Church of England Primary School Wigan, North West | St James' Catholic Primary School, Skelmersdale Skelmersdale, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 74 Top 25% | 73 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #385 of 2,286 | #403 of 2,286 |
| National rank | #3259 of 15,697 | #3426 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 2–11 |
| Students | 106 | 229 |
| Pupils on roll | 106 | 229 |
| Free school meals | 0% | 16.6% |
| Capacity filled | 81.5% | 109% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 92% | 78% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 0% | 9% |
| 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 | Wigan | Skelmersdale |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | www.newburgh.lancs.sch.uk | www.st-james-pri.lancs.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •Newburgh Church of England Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (73.5 vs 72.5).
- •Newburgh Church of England Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (92% vs 78%).
- •St James' Catholic Primary School, Skelmersdale does better on ks2: higher standard (9% vs 0%).
- •St James' Catholic Primary School, Skelmersdale is the larger school with 229 students compared with 106.
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 Newburgh Church of England Primary School better than St James' Catholic Primary School, Skelmersdale?
On the Success Index (England), Newburgh Church of England Primary School ranks higher (73.5 vs 72.5 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 Newburgh Church of England Primary School and St James' Catholic Primary School, Skelmersdale?
About 2.7 km in a straight line, between Wigan and Skelmersdale in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Newburgh Church of England Primary School: 106. St James' Catholic Primary School, Skelmersdale: 229. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Newburgh Church of England Primary School and St James' Catholic Primary School, Skelmersdale rank in North West?
Newburgh Church of England Primary School is 385th of 2,286 and St James' Catholic Primary School, Skelmersdale is 403rd of 2,286 among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).