Ormskirk School vs Westhead Lathom St James' Church of England Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North West, England, 1.6 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
Westhead Lathom St James' Church of England Primary School
Ormskirk · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
105 students
| Measure | Ormskirk School Ormskirk, North West | Westhead Lathom St James' Church of England Primary School Ormskirk, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 41 Lower 50% | 54 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #286 of 536 | #867 of 2,286 |
| National rank | #2418 of 4,090 | #7176 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–18 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 1,169 | 105 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,169 | 105 |
| Free school meals | 22.2% | 6.7% |
| Capacity filled | 73.5% | 100% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 50% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 17% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 42.4 | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 40.1% | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 60.8% | – |
| EBacc average points | 3.63 | – |
| A level points per entry | 24.7 | – |
| town | Ormskirk | Ormskirk |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | www.ormskirk.lancs.sch.uk/ | www.wlsj.lancs.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •Westhead Lathom St James' Church of England Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (53.7 vs 40.9).
- •Ormskirk School is the larger school with 1,169 students compared with 105.
- •Ormskirk School is a academy school while Westhead Lathom St James' Church of England Primary 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 Ormskirk School better than Westhead Lathom St James' Church of England Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Westhead Lathom St James' Church of England Primary School ranks higher (53.7 vs 40.9 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 Westhead Lathom St James' Church of England Primary School?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Ormskirk and Ormskirk in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Ormskirk School: 1,169. Westhead Lathom St James' Church of England Primary School: 105. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Ormskirk School and Westhead Lathom St James' Church of England Primary School rank in North West?
Ormskirk School is 286th of 536 and Westhead Lathom St James' Church of England Primary School is 867th of 2,286 among secondary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).