Twelve Apostles Catholic Primary School
🇬🇧 Official data · 2025Select, North West WN7 5JS · Wigan
#1300 of 2,286 primary schools in North West
#10225 of 15,697 nationally
About Twelve Apostles Catholic Primary School
Twelve Apostles Catholic Primary School is a local authority primary located in Select, in the Wigan local authority of North West, England. It caters for Ages 4–11. In 2025 it enrolled 213 students. Community, voluntary-aided, voluntary-controlled and foundation schools maintained by the local authority; free to attend.
Its Success Index (England) is 39.7 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of primary schools in England and 1300th of 2,286 ranked primary schools in North West. Its strongest component is ks2: higher standard (51th percentile), and its weakest is community advantage (fewer pupils on free school meals) (28th percentile).
Other published figures: pupils on roll 213; capacity filled 101.4%.
There are 3 schools in Select; Twelve Apostles Catholic Primary School ranks 2nd of 3 scored schools there.
Success Index (England) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against primary schools across England.
- KS2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (35%)60%
- KS2: higher standard (20%)7%
- 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%)32.9%
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 Twelve Apostles Catholic Primary School by the official sources.
- Pupils on roll
- 213
- Number of pupils in the latest school census.
- Free school meals
- 32.9%
- Percentage of pupils eligible for free school meals.
- Capacity filled
- 101.4%
- Pupils on roll as a share of the school's reported capacity.
- KS2 expected standard (RWM)
- 60%
- Share of pupils meeting the expected standard in reading, writing and maths.
- KS2 higher standard (RWM)
- 7%
- Share of pupils reaching the higher standard in reading, writing and maths.
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Schools near Twelve Apostles Catholic Primary School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (England).
Leigh Westleigh Methodist Primary School
Leigh · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
234 students · 251 m away
Newton Westpark Primary School
Leigh · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
202 students · 350 m away
The Westleigh School
Leigh · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
976 students · 353 m away
Westleigh St Paul's CofE Primary School
Leigh · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
205 students · 410 m away
Leigh St John's CofE Primary
Leigh · Local authority primary · Ages 5–11
210 students · 1.2 km away
Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School Leigh
Leigh · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
300 students · 1.5 km away
Leigh Central Primary School
Leigh · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
211 students · 1.6 km away
Leigh St Peter's CofE Primary School
Leigh · Local authority primary · Ages 2–11
331 students · 1.6 km away
Hindley Green Community Primary School
Wigan · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
420 students · 1.6 km away
Leigh St Mary's CofE Primary School
Leigh · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
211 students · 1.6 km away
Similar schools
Local authority primary schools in North West with a comparable Pupils on roll.
St Luke's Catholic Primary School
Prescot · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
213 students
Cathcart Street Primary School
Wirral · Local authority primary · Ages 2–11
213 students
St Peter's Roman Catholic Primary School, Rochdale
Manchester · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
213 students
The Cathedral School of St Peter and St John RC Primary
Salford · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
213 students
Templemoor Infant and Nursery School
Sale · Local authority primary · Ages 3–7
213 students
Holy Family Catholic Primary School
Manchester · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
213 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Twelve Apostles Catholic Primary School a good school?
Twelve Apostles Catholic Primary School has a Success Index (England) of 39.7 out of 100 (Lower 50% of primary schools in England) and ranks #1300 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 Twelve Apostles Catholic Primary School rank in North West?
Twelve Apostles Catholic Primary School ranks #1300 of 2,286 primary schools in North West and #10225 of 15,697 nationally on the Success Index (England) (2025 data).
How many students attend Twelve Apostles Catholic Primary School?
Twelve Apostles Catholic Primary School had 213 students in 2025.
Is Twelve Apostles Catholic Primary School a primary school or a secondary school?
Twelve Apostles Catholic Primary School is classified as a primary covering Ages 4–11. It is a local authority school.
What other schools are near Twelve Apostles Catholic Primary School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Twelve Apostles Catholic Primary School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (England) and distance, and can be compared side by side.