St Chad's Catholic Primary School vs Withnell Fold Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North West, England, 2.7 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
St Chad's Catholic Primary School
Chorley · Local authority primary · Ages 5–11
139 students
Withnell Fold Primary School
Chorley · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
83 students
| Measure | St Chad's Catholic Primary School Chorley, North West | Withnell Fold Primary School Chorley, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 46 Lower 50% | 29 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1126 of 2,286 | #1663 of 2,286 |
| National rank | #8937 of 15,697 | #12492 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 5–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 139 | 83 |
| Pupils on roll | 139 | 83 |
| Free school meals | 2.2% | 2.4% |
| Capacity filled | 88.5% | 84.7% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 62% | 42% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 0% | 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 | Chorley | Chorley |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | www.st-chads.lancs.sch.uk | www.withnell.lancsngfl.ac.uk |
The verdict
- •St Chad's Catholic Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (45.7 vs 28.7).
- •St Chad's Catholic Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (62% vs 42%).
- •St Chad's Catholic Primary School is the larger school with 139 students compared with 83.
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 St Chad's Catholic Primary School better than Withnell Fold Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), St Chad's Catholic Primary School ranks higher (45.7 vs 28.7 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 St Chad's Catholic Primary School and Withnell Fold Primary School?
About 2.7 km in a straight line, between Chorley and Chorley in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
St Chad's Catholic Primary School: 139. Withnell Fold Primary School: 83. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do St Chad's Catholic Primary School and Withnell Fold Primary School rank in North West?
St Chad's Catholic Primary School is 1126th of 2,286 and Withnell Fold Primary School is 1663rd of 2,286 among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).