Aspull Church Primary School vs Canon Sharples Church of England Primary School and Nursery
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.
Aspull Church Primary School
Wigan · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
202 students
Canon Sharples Church of England Primary School and Nursery
Wigan · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
326 students
| Measure | Aspull Church Primary School Wigan, North West | Canon Sharples Church of England Primary School and Nursery Wigan, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 78 Top 25% | 32 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #293 of 2,286 | #1569 of 2,286 |
| National rank | #2447 of 15,697 | #11924 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 202 | 326 |
| Pupils on roll | 202 | 326 |
| Free school meals | 13.4% | 43.8% |
| Capacity filled | 96.2% | 79.5% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 77% | 58% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 13% | 5% |
| 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.aspullchurch.wigan.sch.uk | www.canonsharples.wigan.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •Aspull Church Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (78.1 vs 31.5).
- •Aspull Church Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (77% vs 58%).
- •Aspull Church Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (13% vs 5%).
- •Canon Sharples Church of England Primary School and Nursery is the larger school with 326 students compared with 202.
- •Aspull Church Primary School is a local authority school while Canon Sharples Church of England Primary School and Nursery is a academy 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 Aspull Church Primary School better than Canon Sharples Church of England Primary School and Nursery?
On the Success Index (England), Aspull Church Primary School ranks higher (78.1 vs 31.5 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 Aspull Church Primary School and Canon Sharples Church of England Primary School and Nursery?
About 2.3 km in a straight line, between Wigan and Wigan in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Aspull Church Primary School: 202. Canon Sharples Church of England Primary School and Nursery: 326. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Aspull Church Primary School and Canon Sharples Church of England Primary School and Nursery rank in North West?
Aspull Church Primary School is 293rd of 2,286 and Canon Sharples Church of England Primary School and Nursery is 1569th of 2,286 among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).