Ormskirk School vs Turning Point Academy
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.
Ormskirk School
Ormskirk · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,169 students
Turning Point Academy
Ormskirk · Independent all-through · Ages 7–16
72 students
| Measure | Ormskirk School Ormskirk, North West | Turning Point Academy Ormskirk, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 41 Lower 50% | 3 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #286 of 536 | #529 of 536 |
| National rank | #2418 of 4,090 | #4059 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Independent |
| Type | Secondary | All-through |
| Year range | Ages 11–18 | Ages 7–16 |
| Students | 1,169 | 72 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,169 | 72 |
| Free school meals | 22.2% | – |
| Capacity filled | 73.5% | 90% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 42.4 | 10.3 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 40.1% | 0% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 60.8% | 0% |
| EBacc average points | 3.63 | 0.70 |
| A level points per entry | 24.7 | – |
| town | Ormskirk | Ormskirk |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | www.ormskirk.lancs.sch.uk/ | www.turningpointacad.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Ormskirk School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (40.9 vs 3.4).
- •Ormskirk School is the larger school with 1,169 students compared with 72.
- •Ormskirk School is a academy school while Turning Point Academy is a independent 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 Ormskirk School better than Turning Point Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Ormskirk School ranks higher (40.9 vs 3.4 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 School and Turning Point Academy?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Ormskirk and Ormskirk in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Ormskirk School: 1,169. Turning Point Academy: 72. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Ormskirk School and Turning Point Academy rank in North West?
Ormskirk School is 286th of 536 and Turning Point Academy is 529th of 536 among secondary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).