Ormiston Chadwick Academy vs St Michaels Catholic Primary & Nursery School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North West, England, 1.3 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Ormiston Chadwick Academy
Widnes · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
884 students
St Michaels Catholic Primary & Nursery School
Widnes · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
253 students
| Measure | Ormiston Chadwick Academy Widnes, North West | St Michaels Catholic Primary & Nursery School Widnes, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 29 Lower 50% | 46 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #360 of 536 | #1112 of 2,286 |
| National rank | #2997 of 4,090 | #8824 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–16 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 884 | 253 |
| Pupils on roll | 884 | 253 |
| Free school meals | 51.6% | 45.1% |
| Capacity filled | 90.6% | 103.3% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 72% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 3% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 41.2 | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 38.5% | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 54.2% | – |
| EBacc average points | 3.36 | – |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Widnes | Widnes |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | www.ormistonchadwickacademy.co.uk/ | www.stmichaelscatholicprimaryschool.co.uk |
The verdict
- •St Michaels Catholic Primary & Nursery School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (46.3 vs 29.2).
- •Ormiston Chadwick Academy is the larger school with 884 students compared with 253.
- •Ormiston Chadwick Academy is a academy school while St Michaels Catholic Primary & Nursery 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 Ormiston Chadwick Academy better than St Michaels Catholic Primary & Nursery School?
On the Success Index (England), St Michaels Catholic Primary & Nursery School ranks higher (46.3 vs 29.2 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 Chadwick Academy and St Michaels Catholic Primary & Nursery School?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Widnes and Widnes in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Ormiston Chadwick Academy: 884. St Michaels Catholic Primary & Nursery School: 253. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Ormiston Chadwick Academy and St Michaels Catholic Primary & Nursery School rank in North West?
Ormiston Chadwick Academy is 360th of 536 and St Michaels Catholic Primary & Nursery School is 1112th of 2,286 among secondary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).