Poulton-le-Sands Church of England Primary School vs St Aidan's CofE Primary School Billinge
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North West, England, 65 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Poulton-le-Sands Church of England Primary School
Morecambe · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
165 students
St Aidan's CofE Primary School Billinge
Wigan · Local authority primary · Ages 2–11
165 students
| Measure | Poulton-le-Sands Church of England Primary School Morecambe, North West | St Aidan's CofE Primary School Billinge Wigan, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 17 Lower 50% | 59 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #2018 of 2,286 | #721 of 2,286 |
| National rank | #14476 of 15,697 | #5971 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 2–11 |
| Students | 165 | 165 |
| Pupils on roll | 165 | 165 |
| Free school meals | 39.4% | 19.4% |
| Capacity filled | 78.6% | 78.6% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 36% | 82% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 4% | 0% |
| 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 | Morecambe | Wigan |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | www.poulton-le-sands.lancs.sch.uk | www.billingestaidans.co.uk/ |
The verdict
- •St Aidan's CofE Primary School Billinge scores higher on the Success Index (England) (59.4 vs 16.7).
- •St Aidan's CofE Primary School Billinge does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (82% vs 36%).
- •Poulton-le-Sands Church of England Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (4% vs 0%).
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 Poulton-le-Sands Church of England Primary School better than St Aidan's CofE Primary School Billinge?
On the Success Index (England), St Aidan's CofE Primary School Billinge ranks higher (59.4 vs 16.7 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 Poulton-le-Sands Church of England Primary School and St Aidan's CofE Primary School Billinge?
About 65 km in a straight line, between Morecambe and Wigan in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Poulton-le-Sands Church of England Primary School: 165. St Aidan's CofE Primary School Billinge: 165. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Poulton-le-Sands Church of England Primary School and St Aidan's CofE Primary School Billinge rank in North West?
Poulton-le-Sands Church of England Primary School is 2018th of 2,286 and St Aidan's CofE Primary School Billinge is 721st of 2,286 among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).