Outwood Academy Haydock vs St. Mary's Blackbrook Catholic Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North West, England, 1.9 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Outwood Academy Haydock
St. Helens · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
791 students
St. Mary's Blackbrook Catholic Primary School
St Helens · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
381 students
| Measure | Outwood Academy Haydock St. Helens, North West | St. Mary's Blackbrook Catholic Primary School St Helens, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 29 Lower 50% | 33 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #361 of 536 | #1515 of 2,286 |
| National rank | #3005 of 4,090 | #11621 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–16 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 791 | 381 |
| Pupils on roll | 791 | 381 |
| Free school meals | 39.2% | 29.9% |
| Capacity filled | 87.9% | 82.8% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 53% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 7% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 41.2 | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 29.9% | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 58.5% | – |
| EBacc average points | 3.59 | – |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | St. Helens | St Helens |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | www.haydock.outwood.com/ | www.stmarysblackbrook.co.uk |
The verdict
- •St. Mary's Blackbrook Catholic Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (33.1 vs 29.1).
- •Outwood Academy Haydock is the larger school with 791 students compared with 381.
- •Outwood Academy Haydock is a academy school while St. Mary's Blackbrook Catholic 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 Outwood Academy Haydock better than St. Mary's Blackbrook Catholic Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), St. Mary's Blackbrook Catholic Primary School ranks higher (33.1 vs 29.1 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 Outwood Academy Haydock and St. Mary's Blackbrook Catholic Primary School?
About 1.9 km in a straight line, between St. Helens and St Helens in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Outwood Academy Haydock: 791. St. Mary's Blackbrook Catholic Primary School: 381. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Outwood Academy Haydock and St. Mary's Blackbrook Catholic Primary School rank in North West?
Outwood Academy Haydock is 361st of 536 and St. Mary's Blackbrook Catholic Primary School is 1515th of 2,286 among secondary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).