Ormskirk Asmall Primary School vs St Bede's Catholic High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North West, England, 1.2 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Ormskirk Asmall Primary School
Ormskirk · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
152 students
St Bede's Catholic High School
Ormskirk · Local authority secondary · Ages 11–16
709 students
| Measure | Ormskirk Asmall Primary School Ormskirk, North West | St Bede's Catholic High School Ormskirk, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 27 Lower 50% | 88 Top 10% |
| Region rank | #1702 of 2,286 | #31 of 536 |
| National rank | #12755 of 15,697 | #316 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 11–16 |
| Students | 152 | 709 |
| Pupils on roll | 152 | 709 |
| Free school meals | 17.1% | 7.1% |
| Capacity filled | 101.3% | 102.9% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 38% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 5% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 55.0 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 65.2% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 85.1% |
| EBacc average points | – | 4.51 |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Ormskirk | Ormskirk |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | www.asmall.lancs.sch.uk | www.sbchs.co.uk/ |
The verdict
- •St Bede's Catholic High School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (88.3 vs 27.3).
- •St Bede's Catholic High School is the larger school with 709 students compared with 152.
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 Ormskirk Asmall Primary School better than St Bede's Catholic High School?
On the Success Index (England), St Bede's Catholic High School ranks higher (88.3 vs 27.3 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 Ormskirk Asmall Primary School and St Bede's Catholic High School?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Ormskirk and Ormskirk in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Ormskirk Asmall Primary School: 152. St Bede's Catholic High School: 709. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Ormskirk Asmall Primary School and St Bede's Catholic High School rank in North West?
Ormskirk Asmall Primary School is 1702nd of 2,286 and St Bede's Catholic High School is 31st of 536 among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).