Robins Lane Community Primary School vs Sherdley Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North West, England, 1.2 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Robins Lane Community Primary School
St Helens · Local authority primary · Ages 2–11
248 students
Sherdley Primary School
St Helens · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
429 students
| Measure | Robins Lane Community Primary School St Helens, North West | Sherdley Primary School St Helens, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 30 Lower 50% | 35 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1621 of 2,286 | #1465 of 2,286 |
| National rank | #12249 of 15,697 | #11312 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 2–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 248 | 429 |
| Pupils on roll | 248 | 429 |
| Free school meals | 29.2% | 18.4% |
| Capacity filled | 100% | 102.1% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 54% | 54% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 4% | 4% |
| 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 | St Helens | St Helens |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | www.robinslane.co.uk | www.sherdleyprimary.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Sherdley Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (34.6 vs 29.8).
- •Sherdley Primary School is the larger school with 429 students compared with 248.
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 Robins Lane Community Primary School better than Sherdley Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Sherdley Primary School ranks higher (34.6 vs 29.8 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 Robins Lane Community Primary School and Sherdley Primary School?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between St Helens and St Helens in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Robins Lane Community Primary School: 248. Sherdley Primary School: 429. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Robins Lane Community Primary School and Sherdley Primary School rank in North West?
Robins Lane Community Primary School is 1621st of 2,286 and Sherdley Primary School is 1465th of 2,286 among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).