Best primary schools in Orrell (2026)
Orrell has 6 ranked primary schools with published results. The top-ranked is Orrell Newfold Community Primary School, in the top 2% in England. The average reading, writing & maths here in 2025 was 83%, against 62% for England. 3 are in England's top 10%, and 1 are rated Outstanding by Ofsted.
| Rank | School | Reading, writing & maths (2023–2025 average) | Reading, writing & maths 2025 | Trend | Higher standard | Ofsted |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 Top 2% in England |
Orrell Newfold Community Primary School Orrell |
90% | 93% | 25% | Outstanding | |
2 Top 2% in England |
Orrell Holgate Academy Orrell |
87% | 86% | 24% | No rating | |
3 Top 5% in England |
St James' Catholic Primary School Orrell Orrell · Roman Catholic |
84% | 80% | 20% | No rating | |
4 Top 15% in England |
St Teresa's Catholic Primary School Orrell · Roman Catholic |
76% | 85% | 15% | Good | |
5 Top 22% in England |
Orrell Lamberhead Green Academy Orrell |
72% | 78% | 13% | Not judged | |
6 Top 32% in England |
St Thomas the Martyr Voluntary Aided Church of England Primary School Orrell · Church of England |
70% | 76% | 8% | No rating |
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What is the best primary school in Orrell?
On exam results over the last three years, Orrell Newfold Community Primary School is the top-ranked primary school in Orrell, in the top 2% of schools in England.
How are the schools ranked?
By published Department for Education exam results averaged over three years: for secondary schools, Attainment 8 plus a quarter of the share getting grade 5+ in English and maths; for primary schools, the share reaching the expected standard in reading, writing and maths plus half the share reaching the higher standard. The order uses the three-year average, so a school can rank above one with a higher single-year result. Schools with fewer than 10 pupils taking the tests are not ranked. Exam results are only part of the picture: visit, read the Ofsted report and check admissions rules, as living nearby does not guarantee a place.