Orrell Newfold Community Primary School vs St Thomas the Martyr Voluntary Aided Church of England Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North West, England, 2.0 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Orrell Newfold Community Primary School
Wigan · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
447 students
St Thomas the Martyr Voluntary Aided Church of England Primary School
Skelmersdale · Local authority primary · Ages 2–11
211 students
| Measure | Orrell Newfold Community Primary School Wigan, North West | St Thomas the Martyr Voluntary Aided Church of England Primary School Skelmersdale, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 94 Top 5% | 64 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #54 of 2,286 | #594 of 2,286 |
| National rank | #411 of 15,697 | #5065 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 2–11 |
| Students | 447 | 211 |
| Pupils on roll | 447 | 211 |
| Free school meals | 10.4% | 27.2% |
| Capacity filled | 109.3% | 88.7% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 93% | 76% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 25% | 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 | Skelmersdale |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | www.newfold.wigan.sch.uk | www.stthomasthemartyr.org |
The verdict
- •Orrell Newfold Community Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (93.9 vs 63.9).
- •Orrell Newfold Community Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (93% vs 76%).
- •Orrell Newfold Community Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (25% vs 8%).
- •Orrell Newfold Community Primary School is the larger school with 447 students compared with 211.
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 Newfold Community Primary School better than St Thomas the Martyr Voluntary Aided Church of England Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Orrell Newfold Community Primary School ranks higher (93.9 vs 63.9 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 Newfold Community Primary School and St Thomas the Martyr Voluntary Aided Church of England Primary School?
About 2.0 km in a straight line, between Wigan and Skelmersdale in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Orrell Newfold Community Primary School: 447. St Thomas the Martyr Voluntary Aided Church of England Primary School: 211. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Orrell Newfold Community Primary School and St Thomas the Martyr Voluntary Aided Church of England Primary School rank in North West?
Orrell Newfold Community Primary School is 54th of 2,286 and St Thomas the Martyr Voluntary Aided Church of England Primary School is 594th of 2,286 among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).