Marus Bridge Primary School
🇬🇧 Official data · 2025Wigan, North West WN3 6SP · Wigan
#546 of 2,286 primary schools in North West
#4627 of 15,697 nationally
About Marus Bridge Primary School
Marus Bridge Primary School is a academy primary located in Wigan, in the Wigan local authority of North West, England. It caters for Ages 4–11. In 2025 it enrolled 400 students. Academies and free schools are state-funded and free to attend, run by academy trusts rather than the local authority.
Its Success Index (England) is 66.2 out of 100, placing it in the top 50% of primary schools in England and 546th of 2,286 ranked primary schools in North West. Its strongest component is ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (86th percentile), and its weakest is ks2: higher standard (40th percentile).
Other published figures: pupils on roll 400; capacity filled 95.2%.
There are 83 schools in Wigan; Marus Bridge Primary School ranks 27th of 82 scored schools there.
Success Index (England) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against primary schools across England.
- KS2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (35%)79%
- KS2: higher standard (20%)5%
- 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%)18.3%
The Success Index (England) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Marus Bridge Primary School by the official sources.
- Pupils on roll
- 400
- Number of pupils in the latest school census.
- Free school meals
- 18.3%
- Percentage of pupils eligible for free school meals.
- Capacity filled
- 95.2%
- Pupils on roll as a share of the school's reported capacity.
- KS2 expected standard (RWM)
- 79%
- Share of pupils meeting the expected standard in reading, writing and maths.
- KS2 higher standard (RWM)
- 5%
- Share of pupils reaching the higher standard in reading, writing and maths.
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Schools near Marus Bridge Primary School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (England).
St Paul's Church of England Primary School
Wigan · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
180 students · 513 m away
St Aidan's Catholic Primary School, Wigan
Wigan · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
321 students · 792 m away
Winstanley Community Primary School
Wigan · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
440 students · 1.1 km away
Wigan Worsley Mesnes Community Primary School
Wigan · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
231 students · 1.2 km away
St Jude's Catholic Primary School Wigan
Wigan · Local authority primary · Ages 5–11
188 students · 1.3 km away
Highfield St Matthew's Church of England Primary School
Wigan · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
415 students · 1.4 km away
St James' Church of England Primary School
Wigan · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
237 students · 1.4 km away
Hawkley Hall High School
Wigan · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
1,170 students · 1.5 km away
St Mark's CofE Primary School
Wigan · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
240 students · 2.1 km away
Bryn St Peter's CofE Primary School
Wigan · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
186 students · 2.2 km away
Similar schools
Academy primary schools in North West with a comparable Pupils on roll.
St Matthew's CofE Primary School
Oldham · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
400 students
Holmes Chapel Primary School
Crewe · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
401 students
West Didsbury CE Primary School
Manchester · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
402 students
Westminster Primary Academy
Blackpool · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
397 students
Norris Bank Primary School
Stockport · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
403 students
St Ann's Church of England Primary School
Prescot · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
404 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Marus Bridge Primary School a good school?
Marus Bridge Primary School has a Success Index (England) of 66.2 out of 100 (Top 50% of primary schools in England) and ranks #546 of 2,286 in North West. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Marus Bridge Primary School rank in North West?
Marus Bridge Primary School ranks #546 of 2,286 primary schools in North West and #4627 of 15,697 nationally on the Success Index (England) (2025 data).
How many students attend Marus Bridge Primary School?
Marus Bridge Primary School had 400 students in 2025.
Is Marus Bridge Primary School a primary school or a secondary school?
Marus Bridge Primary School is classified as a primary covering Ages 4–11. It is a academy school.
What other schools are near Marus Bridge Primary School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Marus Bridge Primary School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (England) and distance, and can be compared side by side.