Orrell Lamberhead Green Academy vs St Cuthbert's Catholic Primary School Wigan
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North West, England, 917 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Orrell Lamberhead Green Academy
Wigan · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
408 students
St Cuthbert's Catholic Primary School Wigan
WIGAN · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
384 students
| Measure | Orrell Lamberhead Green Academy Wigan, North West | St Cuthbert's Catholic Primary School Wigan WIGAN, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 68 Top 50% | 27 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #500 of 2,286 | #1729 of 2,286 |
| National rank | #4269 of 15,697 | #12891 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 408 | 384 |
| Pupils on roll | 408 | 384 |
| Free school meals | 40.4% | 46.6% |
| Capacity filled | 85.2% | 91.4% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 78% | 48% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 13% | 8% |
| 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.lamberheadgreen.wigan.sch.uk/ | www.saintcuthberts.wigan.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Orrell Lamberhead Green Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (68.0 vs 26.6).
- •Orrell Lamberhead Green Academy does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (78% vs 48%).
- •Orrell Lamberhead Green Academy does better on ks2: higher standard (13% vs 8%).
- •Orrell Lamberhead Green Academy is the larger school with 408 students compared with 384.
- •Orrell Lamberhead Green Academy is a academy school while St Cuthbert's Catholic Primary School Wigan 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 Lamberhead Green Academy better than St Cuthbert's Catholic Primary School Wigan?
On the Success Index (England), Orrell Lamberhead Green Academy ranks higher (68.0 vs 26.6 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 Lamberhead Green Academy and St Cuthbert's Catholic Primary School Wigan?
About 917 m in a straight line, between Wigan and WIGAN in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Orrell Lamberhead Green Academy: 408. St Cuthbert's Catholic Primary School Wigan: 384. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Orrell Lamberhead Green Academy and St Cuthbert's Catholic Primary School Wigan rank in North West?
Orrell Lamberhead Green Academy is 500th of 2,286 and St Cuthbert's Catholic Primary School Wigan is 1729th of 2,286 among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).