Orrell Lamberhead Green Academy vs St John's CofE Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North West, England, 276 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 John's CofE Primary School
Wigan · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
185 students
| Measure | Orrell Lamberhead Green Academy Wigan, North West | St John's CofE Primary School Wigan, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 68 Top 50% | 52 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #500 of 2,286 | #906 of 2,286 |
| National rank | #4269 of 15,697 | #7480 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 408 | 185 |
| Pupils on roll | 408 | 185 |
| Free school meals | 40.4% | 40% |
| Capacity filled | 85.2% | 88.1% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 78% | 71% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 13% | 7% |
| 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/ | – |
The verdict
- •Orrell Lamberhead Green Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (68.0 vs 52.4).
- •Orrell Lamberhead Green Academy does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (78% vs 71%).
- •Orrell Lamberhead Green Academy does better on ks2: higher standard (13% vs 7%).
- •Orrell Lamberhead Green Academy is the larger school with 408 students compared with 185.
- •Orrell Lamberhead Green Academy is a academy school while St John's CofE 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 Orrell Lamberhead Green Academy better than St John's CofE Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Orrell Lamberhead Green Academy ranks higher (68.0 vs 52.4 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 John's CofE Primary School?
About 276 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 John's CofE Primary School: 185. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Orrell Lamberhead Green Academy and St John's CofE Primary School rank in North West?
Orrell Lamberhead Green Academy is 500th of 2,286 and St John's CofE Primary School is 906th of 2,286 among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).