Orrell Holgate Academy vs St James' Catholic Primary School Orrell
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North West, England, 689 m 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
St James' Catholic Primary School Orrell
Wigan · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
347 students
| Measure | Orrell Holgate Academy Wigan, North West | St James' Catholic Primary School Orrell Wigan, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 86 Top 10% | 88 Top 10% |
| Region rank | #159 of 2,286 | #139 of 2,286 |
| National rank | #1254 of 15,697 | #1070 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 198 | 347 |
| Pupils on roll | 198 | 347 |
| Free school meals | 18.7% | 9.5% |
| Capacity filled | 94.3% | 85.7% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 86% | 80% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 24% | 20% |
| 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.orrellsaintjames.wigan.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •St James' Catholic Primary School Orrell scores higher on the Success Index (England) (87.8 vs 86.3).
- •Orrell Holgate Academy does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (86% vs 80%).
- •Orrell Holgate Academy does better on ks2: higher standard (24% vs 20%).
- •St James' Catholic Primary School Orrell is the larger school with 347 students compared with 198.
- •Orrell Holgate Academy is a academy school while St James' Catholic Primary School Orrell 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 Orrell Holgate Academy better than St James' Catholic Primary School Orrell?
On the Success Index (England), St James' Catholic Primary School Orrell ranks higher (87.8 vs 86.3 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 St James' Catholic Primary School Orrell?
About 689 m in a straight line, between Wigan and Wigan in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Orrell Holgate Academy: 198. St James' Catholic Primary School Orrell: 347. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Orrell Holgate Academy and St James' Catholic Primary School Orrell rank in North West?
Orrell Holgate Academy is 159th of 2,286 and St James' Catholic Primary School Orrell is 139th of 2,286 among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).