Appley Bridge All Saints Church of England Primary Academy vs St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Wrightington
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North West, England, 2.3 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Appley Bridge All Saints Church of England Primary Academy
Wigan · Academy primary · Ages 5–11
138 students
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Wrightington
Wigan · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
67 students
| Measure | Appley Bridge All Saints Church of England Primary Academy Wigan, North West | St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Wrightington Wigan, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 65 Top 50% | 72 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #569 of 2,286 | #425 of 2,286 |
| National rank | #4819 of 15,697 | #3594 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 5–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 138 | 67 |
| Pupils on roll | 138 | 67 |
| Free school meals | 8.7% | 4.5% |
| Capacity filled | 65.7% | 47.9% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 63% | 65% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 15% | 18% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | – |
| EBacc average points | – | – |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Wigan | Wigan |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | www.appleybridgeallsaints.lancs.sch.uk/ | www.st-josephs-wrightington.lancs.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Wrightington scores higher on the Success Index (England) (71.7 vs 65.1).
- •St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Wrightington does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (65% vs 63%).
- •St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Wrightington does better on ks2: higher standard (18% vs 15%).
- •Appley Bridge All Saints Church of England Primary Academy is the larger school with 138 students compared with 67.
- •Appley Bridge All Saints Church of England Primary Academy is a academy school while St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Wrightington is a local authority school, so fees and admission rules differ.
The Success Index (England) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Appley Bridge All Saints Church of England Primary Academy better than St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Wrightington?
On the Success Index (England), St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Wrightington ranks higher (71.7 vs 65.1 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Appley Bridge All Saints Church of England Primary Academy and St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Wrightington?
About 2.3 km in a straight line, between Wigan and Wigan in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Appley Bridge All Saints Church of England Primary Academy: 138. St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Wrightington: 67. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Appley Bridge All Saints Church of England Primary Academy and St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Wrightington rank in North West?
Appley Bridge All Saints Church of England Primary Academy is 569th of 2,286 and St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Wrightington is 425th of 2,286 among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).