Wigan academies & free schools league table 2025
State-funded schools run by academy trusts. Ranked by the Success Index (England) from official English data; 26 schools in Wigan, North West. Rank positions shown on each profile are within England and North West.
- 192Standish St Wilfrid's Church of England Primary AcademyWigan · Academy Primary84% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 582 students
- 286Orrell Holgate AcademyWigan · Academy Primary86% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 198 students
- 385St David Haigh and Aspull CofE Primary SchoolWigan · Academy Primary88% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 102 students
- 477Highfield St Matthew's Church of England Primary SchoolWigan · Academy Primary81% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 415 students
- 573Hindley Green Community Primary SchoolWigan · Academy Primary80% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 420 students
- 668Orrell Lamberhead Green AcademyWigan · Academy Primary78% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 408 students
- 768Standish Community High SchoolWigan · Academy Secondary49.7 Attainment 8 · 1,276 students
- 866Marus Bridge Primary SchoolWigan · Academy Primary79% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 400 students
- 965Appley Bridge All Saints Church of England Primary AcademyWigan · Academy Primary63% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 138 students
- 1065Up Holland High SchoolWigan · Academy Secondary48.8 Attainment 8 · 874 students
- 1161St Peter's Church of England Primary School, HindleyWigan · Academy Primary71% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 281 students
- 1258St John's Church of England Primary School, Hindley GreenWigan · Academy Primary71% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 170 students
- 1352Billinge Chapel End Primary SchoolWigan · Academy Primary67% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 205 students
- 1449Platt Bridge Community SchoolWigan · Academy Primary72% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 479 students
- 1547Parklee Primary SchoolWigan · Academy Primary– · 325 students
- 1644St Paul's Church of England Primary SchoolWigan · Academy Primary60% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 180 students
- 1739Holy Family Catholic AcademyWigan · Academy Primary55% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 228 students
- 1837Hawkley Hall High SchoolWigan · Academy Secondary40.4 Attainment 8 · 1,170 students
- 1937St James' Church of England Primary SchoolWigan · Academy Primary62% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 237 students
- 2036The Byrchall High SchoolWigan · Academy Secondary41.3 Attainment 8 · 1,138 students
- 2132Canon Sharples Church of England Primary School and NurseryWigan · Academy Primary58% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 326 students
- 2232St John's Church of England Primary School, AbramWigan · Academy Primary51% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 274 students
- 2329Outwood Academy HindleyWigan · Academy Secondary40.0 Attainment 8 · 908 students
- 2420Dean Trust Rose BridgeWigan · Academy Secondary39.7 Attainment 8 · 692 students
- 2518St Mark's CofE Primary SchoolWigan · Academy Primary44% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 240 students
- 2611Dean Trust WiganWigan · Academy Secondary33.1 Attainment 8 · 715 students
| # | School | Sector | Success Index (England) | Key result | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Standish St Wilfrid's Church of England Primary Academy Wigan · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Academy | 91.6 Top 5% | 84% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 582 |
| 2 | Orrell Holgate Academy Wigan · Primary · Ages 4–11 | Academy | 86.3 Top 10% | 86% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 198 |
| 3 | St David Haigh and Aspull CofE Primary School Wigan · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Academy | 85.2 Top 10% | 88% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 102 |
| 4 | Highfield St Matthew's Church of England Primary School Wigan · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Academy | 77.1 Top 25% | 81% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 415 |
| 5 | Hindley Green Community Primary School Wigan · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Academy | 73.2 Top 25% | 80% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 420 |
| 6 | Orrell Lamberhead Green Academy Wigan · Primary · Ages 4–11 | Academy | 68.0 Top 50% | 78% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 408 |
| 7 | Standish Community High School Wigan · Secondary · Ages 11–16 | Academy | 67.8 Top 50% | 49.7 Attainment 8 | 1,276 |
| 8 | Marus Bridge Primary School Wigan · Primary · Ages 4–11 | Academy | 66.2 Top 50% | 79% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 400 |
| 9 | Appley Bridge All Saints Church of England Primary Academy Wigan · Primary · Ages 5–11 | Academy | 65.1 Top 50% | 63% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 138 |
| 10 | Up Holland High School Wigan · Secondary · Ages 11–16 | Academy | 64.8 Top 50% | 48.8 Attainment 8 | 874 |
| 11 | St Peter's Church of England Primary School, Hindley Wigan · Primary · Ages 4–11 | Academy | 60.7 Top 50% | 71% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 281 |
| 12 | St John's Church of England Primary School, Hindley Green Wigan · Primary · Ages 4–11 | Academy | 57.9 Top 50% | 71% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 170 |
| 13 | Billinge Chapel End Primary School Wigan · Primary · Ages 2–11 | Academy | 51.6 Top 50% | 67% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 205 |
| 14 | Platt Bridge Community School Wigan · Primary · Ages 2–11 | Academy | 49.0 Lower 50% | 72% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 479 |
| 15 | Parklee Primary School Wigan · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Academy | 46.7 Lower 50% | – | 325 |
| 16 | St Paul's Church of England Primary School Wigan · Primary · Ages 4–11 | Academy | 43.9 Lower 50% | 60% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 180 |
| 17 | Holy Family Catholic Academy Wigan · Primary · Ages 2–11 | Academy | 39.0 Lower 50% | 55% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 228 |
| 18 | Hawkley Hall High School Wigan · Secondary · Ages 11–16 | Academy | 37.3 Lower 50% | 40.4 Attainment 8 | 1,170 |
| 19 | St James' Church of England Primary School Wigan · Primary · Ages 2–11 | Academy | 36.8 Lower 50% | 62% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 237 |
| 20 | The Byrchall High School Wigan · Secondary · Ages 11–16 | Academy | 36.2 Lower 50% | 41.3 Attainment 8 | 1,138 |
| 21 | Canon Sharples Church of England Primary School and Nursery Wigan · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Academy | 31.5 Lower 50% | 58% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 326 |
| 22 | St John's Church of England Primary School, Abram Wigan · Primary · Ages 4–11 | Academy | 31.5 Lower 50% | 51% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 274 |
| 23 | Outwood Academy Hindley Wigan · Secondary · Ages 11–16 | Academy | 28.5 Lower 50% | 40.0 Attainment 8 | 908 |
| 24 | Dean Trust Rose Bridge Wigan · Secondary · Ages 11–16 | Academy | 20.4 Lower 50% | 39.7 Attainment 8 | 692 |
| 25 | St Mark's CofE Primary School Wigan · Primary · Ages 2–11 | Academy | 18.3 Lower 50% | 44% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 240 |
| 26 | Dean Trust Wigan Wigan · Secondary · Ages 11–16 | Academy | 11.3 Lower 50% | 33.1 Attainment 8 | 715 |
Standish St Wilfrid's Church of England Primary Academy in Wigan leads the 2025 list of academies & free schools in Wigan with a Success Index (England) of 91.6. Of the 26 schools shown, 26 are academy.
For the full picture see the wider North West academies & free schools league table, every school on the Wigan page, or the comparison tool to put a shortlist side by side.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the best academies school in Wigan?
Standish St Wilfrid's Church of England Primary Academy in Wigan, North West ranks first among academies & free schools in Wigan with a Success Index (England) of 91.6 out of 100 (Pupils on roll: 582).
How are academies & free schools in Wigan ranked?
Each school's Success Index (England) combines 9 factors: ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (35%), ks2: higher standard (20%), ks2: reading progress (10%), ks2: maths progress (10%), progress 8 (20%), attainment 8 (30%), grade 5+ in english & maths (15%), a level points per entry (10%), community advantage (fewer pupils on free school meals) (15%). Each factor is a percentile against schools of the same type across England. Schools with fewer than 60 students are excluded from rankings.
Are these 2025 rankings official?
No. They are computed by Success Tutoring from official English data (DfE – Get Information About Schools; DfE – Compare school and college performance). Independent schools rarely appear in the performance tables, so most receive no attainment components and no score.