Parbold Douglas Church of England Academy vs Richard Durning's Endowed 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.
Parbold Douglas Church of England Academy
Nr Wigan · Academy primary · Ages 5–11
191 students
Richard Durning's Endowed Primary School
Ormskirk · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
77 students
| Measure | Parbold Douglas Church of England Academy Nr Wigan, North West | Richard Durning's Endowed Primary School Ormskirk, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 74 Top 25% | 58 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #378 of 2,286 | #755 of 2,286 |
| National rank | #3161 of 15,697 | #6305 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 5–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 191 | 77 |
| Pupils on roll | 191 | 77 |
| Free school meals | 2.1% | 2.6% |
| Capacity filled | 91% | 64.2% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 71% | 50% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 10% | 25% |
| 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 | Nr Wigan | Ormskirk |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | www.pda.lancs.sch.uk | www.richarddurnings.lancs.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •Parbold Douglas Church of England Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (74.0 vs 57.8).
- •Parbold Douglas Church of England Academy does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (71% vs 50%).
- •Richard Durning's Endowed Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (25% vs 10%).
- •Parbold Douglas Church of England Academy is the larger school with 191 students compared with 77.
- •Parbold Douglas Church of England Academy is a academy school while Richard Durning's Endowed 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 Parbold Douglas Church of England Academy better than Richard Durning's Endowed Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Parbold Douglas Church of England Academy ranks higher (74.0 vs 57.8 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 Parbold Douglas Church of England Academy and Richard Durning's Endowed Primary School?
About 2.0 km in a straight line, between Nr Wigan and Ormskirk in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Parbold Douglas Church of England Academy: 191. Richard Durning's Endowed Primary School: 77. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Parbold Douglas Church of England Academy and Richard Durning's Endowed Primary School rank in North West?
Parbold Douglas Church of England Academy is 378th of 2,286 and Richard Durning's Endowed Primary School is 755th of 2,286 among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).