Ormiston Chadwick Academy vs The Lowry Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in North West, England, 28 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
The Lowry Academy
Manchester · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
884 students
| Measure | Ormiston Chadwick Academy Widnes, North West | The Lowry Academy Manchester, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 29 Lower 50% | 39 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #360 of 536 | #299 of 536 |
| National rank | #2997 of 4,090 | #2513 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 11–16 | Ages 11–16 |
| Students | 884 | 884 |
| Pupils on roll | 884 | 884 |
| Free school meals | 51.6% | 58.6% |
| Capacity filled | 90.6% | 73.7% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 41.2 | 44.7 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 38.5% | 44.2% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 54.2% | 62.2% |
| EBacc average points | 3.36 | 4.03 |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Widnes | Manchester |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | www.ormistonchadwickacademy.co.uk/ | www.lowryacademy.org.uk |
The verdict
- •The Lowry Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (38.9 vs 29.2).
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 The Lowry Academy?
On the Success Index (England), The Lowry Academy ranks higher (38.9 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 The Lowry Academy?
About 28 km in a straight line, between Widnes and Manchester in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Ormiston Chadwick Academy: 884. The Lowry Academy: 884. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Ormiston Chadwick Academy and The Lowry Academy rank in North West?
Ormiston Chadwick Academy is 360th of 536 and The Lowry Academy is 299th of 536 among secondary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).