Ormiston Bolingbroke Academy vs St Martin's Catholic Primary School and Preschool
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North West, England, 837 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Ormiston Bolingbroke Academy
Runcorn · Academy secondary · Ages 11–19
754 students
St Martin's Catholic Primary School and Preschool
Runcorn · Local authority primary · Ages 2–11
164 students
| Measure | Ormiston Bolingbroke Academy Runcorn, North West | St Martin's Catholic Primary School and Preschool Runcorn, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 16 Lower 50% | 41 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #476 of 536 | #1271 of 2,286 |
| National rank | #3781 of 4,090 | #9958 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–19 | Ages 2–11 |
| Students | 754 | 164 |
| Pupils on roll | 754 | 164 |
| Free school meals | 61.5% | 42.1% |
| Capacity filled | 60.3% | 78.1% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 63% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 7% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 35.9 | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 33.3% | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 52.6% | – |
| EBacc average points | 2.73 | – |
| A level points per entry | 25.2 | – |
| town | Runcorn | Runcorn |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | www.ormistonbolingbrokeacademy.co.uk/ | www.st-martins.halton.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •St Martin's Catholic Primary School and Preschool scores higher on the Success Index (England) (40.9 vs 15.8).
- •Ormiston Bolingbroke Academy is the larger school with 754 students compared with 164.
- •Ormiston Bolingbroke Academy is a academy school while St Martin's Catholic Primary School and Preschool 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 Ormiston Bolingbroke Academy better than St Martin's Catholic Primary School and Preschool?
On the Success Index (England), St Martin's Catholic Primary School and Preschool ranks higher (40.9 vs 15.8 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 Ormiston Bolingbroke Academy and St Martin's Catholic Primary School and Preschool?
About 837 m in a straight line, between Runcorn and Runcorn in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Ormiston Bolingbroke Academy: 754. St Martin's Catholic Primary School and Preschool: 164. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Ormiston Bolingbroke Academy and St Martin's Catholic Primary School and Preschool rank in North West?
Ormiston Bolingbroke Academy is 476th of 536 and St Martin's Catholic Primary School and Preschool is 1271st of 2,286 among secondary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).