Ormskirk Lathom Park Church of England Primary School vs St John's Catholic Primary School, Burscough
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North West, England, 1.5 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Ormskirk Lathom Park Church of England Primary School
Ormskirk · Local authority primary · Ages 2–11
79 students
St John's Catholic Primary School, Burscough
Burscough · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
94 students
| Measure | Ormskirk Lathom Park Church of England Primary School Ormskirk, North West | St John's Catholic Primary School, Burscough Burscough, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 30 Lower 50% | 54 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #1628 of 2,286 | #873 of 2,286 |
| National rank | #12313 of 15,697 | #7219 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 2–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 79 | 94 |
| Pupils on roll | 79 | 94 |
| Free school meals | 10.1% | 24.5% |
| Capacity filled | 105.3% | 53.7% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 50% | 58% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 0% | 25% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | – |
| EBacc average points | – | – |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Ormskirk | Burscough |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | www.lathompark.org | www.burscough.lancs.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •St John's Catholic Primary School, Burscough scores higher on the Success Index (England) (53.5 vs 29.5).
- •St John's Catholic Primary School, Burscough does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (58% vs 50%).
- •St John's Catholic Primary School, Burscough does better on ks2: higher standard (25% vs 0%).
- •St John's Catholic Primary School, Burscough is the larger school with 94 students compared with 79.
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 Lathom Park Church of England Primary School better than St John's Catholic Primary School, Burscough?
On the Success Index (England), St John's Catholic Primary School, Burscough ranks higher (53.5 vs 29.5 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 Lathom Park Church of England Primary School and St John's Catholic Primary School, Burscough?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Ormskirk and Burscough in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Ormskirk Lathom Park Church of England Primary School: 79. St John's Catholic Primary School, Burscough: 94. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Ormskirk Lathom Park Church of England Primary School and St John's Catholic Primary School, Burscough rank in North West?
Ormskirk Lathom Park Church of England Primary School is 1628th of 2,286 and St John's Catholic Primary School, Burscough is 873rd of 2,286 among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).