St Mary's Catholic Primary School
🇬🇧 Official data · 2025Nr Wigan, North West WN5 7QJ · St. Helens
#109 of 2,286 primary schools in North West
#847 of 15,697 nationally
About St Mary's Catholic Primary School
St Mary's Catholic Primary School is a local authority primary located in Nr Wigan, in the St. Helens local authority of North West, England. It caters for Ages 4–11. In 2025 it enrolled 177 students. Community, voluntary-aided, voluntary-controlled and foundation schools maintained by the local authority; free to attend.
Its Success Index (England) is 89.7 out of 100, placing it in the top 10% of primary schools in England and 109th of 2,286 ranked primary schools in North West. Its strongest component is ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (96th percentile), and its weakest is ks2: higher standard (77th percentile).
Other published figures: pupils on roll 177; capacity filled 84.3%.
There are 2 schools in Nr Wigan; St Mary's Catholic Primary School ranks 1st of 2 scored schools there.
Success Index (England) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against primary schools across England.
- KS2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (35%)88%
- KS2: higher standard (20%)13%
- 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%)6.8%
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 St Mary's Catholic Primary School by the official sources.
- Pupils on roll
- 177
- Number of pupils in the latest school census.
- Free school meals
- 6.8%
- Percentage of pupils eligible for free school meals.
- Capacity filled
- 84.3%
- Pupils on roll as a share of the school's reported capacity.
- KS2 expected standard (RWM)
- 88%
- Share of pupils meeting the expected standard in reading, writing and maths.
- KS2 higher standard (RWM)
- 13%
- Share of pupils reaching the higher standard in reading, writing and maths.
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Schools near St Mary's Catholic Primary School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (England).
Billinge Chapel End Primary School
Wigan · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
205 students · 530 m away
St Aidan's CofE Primary School Billinge
Wigan · Local authority primary · Ages 2–11
165 students · 1.2 km away
Carr Mill Primary School
St Helens · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
302 students · 1.4 km away
St Peter and St Paul Catholic Primary School
St Helens · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
197 students · 2.4 km away
Ashurst Primary School
St Helens · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
216 students · 2.9 km away
Garswood Primary and Nursery School
Wigan · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
208 students · 2.9 km away
St. Mary's Blackbrook Catholic Primary School
St Helens · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
381 students · 3.1 km away
Rectory CofE Primary School
Wigan · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
130 students · 3.4 km away
Legh Vale Primary School
St Helens · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
449 students · 3.5 km away
Cowley International College
St Helens · Local authority secondary · Ages 11–18
1,514 students · 3.6 km away
Similar schools
Local authority primary schools in North West with a comparable Pupils on roll.
Castleway Primary School
Wirral · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
177 students
Kingsley Community Primary School and Nursery
Frodsham · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
177 students
Haverigg Primary School
Millom · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
177 students
St Andrew's Church of England Primary School, Ramsbottom
Bury · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
178 students
St Ambrose Catholic Primary School
Stockport · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
178 students
Arlies Primary School
Stalybridge · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
178 students
Frequently asked questions
Is St Mary's Catholic Primary School a good school?
St Mary's Catholic Primary School has a Success Index (England) of 89.7 out of 100 (Top 10% of primary schools in England) and ranks #109 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 St Mary's Catholic Primary School rank in North West?
St Mary's Catholic Primary School ranks #109 of 2,286 primary schools in North West and #847 of 15,697 nationally on the Success Index (England) (2025 data).
How many students attend St Mary's Catholic Primary School?
St Mary's Catholic Primary School had 177 students in 2025.
Is St Mary's Catholic Primary School a primary school or a secondary school?
St Mary's Catholic Primary School is classified as a primary covering Ages 4–11. It is a local authority school.
What other schools are near St Mary's Catholic Primary School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of St Mary's Catholic Primary School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (England) and distance, and can be compared side by side.