Ormskirk St Anne's Catholic Primary School vs St Bede's Catholic High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North West, England, 258 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Ormskirk St Anne's Catholic Primary School
Ormskirk · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
363 students
St Bede's Catholic High School
Ormskirk · Local authority secondary · Ages 11–16
709 students
| Measure | Ormskirk St Anne's Catholic Primary School Ormskirk, North West | St Bede's Catholic High School Ormskirk, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 82 Top 25% | 88 Top 10% |
| Region rank | #245 of 2,286 | #31 of 536 |
| National rank | #1928 of 15,697 | #316 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 11–16 |
| Students | 363 | 709 |
| Pupils on roll | 363 | 709 |
| Free school meals | 8.5% | 7.1% |
| Capacity filled | 86.4% | 102.9% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 78% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 12% | – |
| 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.st-annesrc.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 81.5).
- •St Bede's Catholic High School is the larger school with 709 students compared with 363.
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 St Anne's Catholic 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 81.5 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 St Anne's Catholic Primary School and St Bede's Catholic High School?
About 258 m in a straight line, between Ormskirk and Ormskirk in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Ormskirk St Anne's Catholic Primary School: 363. St Bede's Catholic High School: 709. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Ormskirk St Anne's Catholic Primary School and St Bede's Catholic High School rank in North West?
Ormskirk St Anne's Catholic Primary School is 245th 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).