Orrell Holgate Academy vs Orrell Lamberhead Green Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North West, England, 1.7 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Orrell Holgate Academy
Wigan · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
198 students
Orrell Lamberhead Green Academy
Wigan · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
408 students
| Measure | Orrell Holgate Academy Wigan, North West | Orrell Lamberhead Green Academy Wigan, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 86 Top 10% | 68 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #159 of 2,286 | #500 of 2,286 |
| National rank | #1254 of 15,697 | #4269 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 198 | 408 |
| Pupils on roll | 198 | 408 |
| Free school meals | 18.7% | 40.4% |
| Capacity filled | 94.3% | 85.2% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 86% | 78% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 24% | 13% |
| 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 | Wigan | Wigan |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | www.holgate.wigan.sch.uk | www.lamberheadgreen.wigan.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Orrell Holgate Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (86.3 vs 68.0).
- •Orrell Holgate Academy does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (86% vs 78%).
- •Orrell Holgate Academy does better on ks2: higher standard (24% vs 13%).
- •Orrell Lamberhead Green Academy is the larger school with 408 students compared with 198.
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 Orrell Holgate Academy better than Orrell Lamberhead Green Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Orrell Holgate Academy ranks higher (86.3 vs 68.0 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 Orrell Holgate Academy and Orrell Lamberhead Green Academy?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between Wigan and Wigan in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Orrell Holgate Academy: 198. Orrell Lamberhead Green Academy: 408. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Orrell Holgate Academy and Orrell Lamberhead Green Academy rank in North West?
Orrell Holgate Academy is 159th of 2,286 and Orrell Lamberhead Green Academy is 500th of 2,286 among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).