Beech Hill Community Primary School vs St John Fisher Catholic High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North West, England, 293 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Beech Hill Community Primary School
Wigan · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
282 students
St John Fisher Catholic High School
Wigan · Local authority secondary · Ages 11–16
998 students
| Measure | Beech Hill Community Primary School Wigan, North West | St John Fisher Catholic High School Wigan, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 55 Top 50% | 34 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #821 of 2,286 | #321 of 536 |
| National rank | #6832 of 15,697 | #2742 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 11–16 |
| Students | 282 | 998 |
| Pupils on roll | 282 | 998 |
| Free school meals | 45.1% | 33.4% |
| Capacity filled | 104.4% | 99.8% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 76% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 6% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 41.3 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 34.9% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 55.2% |
| EBacc average points | – | 3.40 |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Wigan | Wigan |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | www.beechhillwigan.co.uk/ | sjfhs.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Beech Hill Community Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (55.3 vs 34.1).
- •St John Fisher Catholic High School is the larger school with 998 students compared with 282.
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 Beech Hill Community Primary School better than St John Fisher Catholic High School?
On the Success Index (England), Beech Hill Community Primary School ranks higher (55.3 vs 34.1 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 Beech Hill Community Primary School and St John Fisher Catholic High School?
About 293 m in a straight line, between Wigan and Wigan in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Beech Hill Community Primary School: 282. St John Fisher Catholic High School: 998. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Beech Hill Community Primary School and St John Fisher Catholic High School rank in North West?
Beech Hill Community Primary School is 821st of 2,286 and St John Fisher Catholic High School is 321st of 536 among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).