Orgill Primary School vs West Lakes Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North West, England, 640 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Orgill Primary School
Egremont · Local authority primary · Ages 2–11
228 students
West Lakes Academy
Egremont · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,017 students
| Measure | Orgill Primary School Egremont, North West | West Lakes Academy Egremont, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 21 Lower 50% | 33 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1878 of 2,286 | #328 of 536 |
| National rank | #13788 of 15,697 | #2810 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 2–11 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 228 | 1,017 |
| Pupils on roll | 228 | 1,017 |
| Free school meals | 26.8% | 28.2% |
| Capacity filled | 108.6% | 88.4% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 46% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 2% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 40.8 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 32% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 51.9% |
| EBacc average points | – | 3.51 |
| A level points per entry | – | 28.7 |
| town | Egremont | Egremont |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | www.orgill.cumbria.sch.uk/ | wla.education |
The verdict
- •West Lakes Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (32.9 vs 21.3).
- •West Lakes Academy is the larger school with 1,017 students compared with 228.
- •Orgill Primary School is a local authority school while West Lakes Academy is a academy 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 Orgill Primary School better than West Lakes Academy?
On the Success Index (England), West Lakes Academy ranks higher (32.9 vs 21.3 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 Orgill Primary School and West Lakes Academy?
About 640 m in a straight line, between Egremont and Egremont in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Orgill Primary School: 228. West Lakes Academy: 1,017. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Orgill Primary School and West Lakes Academy rank in North West?
Orgill Primary School is 1878th of 2,286 and West Lakes Academy is 328th of 536 among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).