Bickershaw CofE Primary School vs Newton Westpark Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North West, England, 1.5 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bickershaw CofE Primary School
Wigan · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
138 students
Newton Westpark Primary School
Leigh · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
202 students
| Measure | Bickershaw CofE Primary School Wigan, North West | Newton Westpark Primary School Leigh, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 8 Lower 50% | 28 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #2194 of 2,286 | #1680 of 2,286 |
| National rank | #15400 of 15,697 | #12595 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 138 | 202 |
| Pupils on roll | 138 | 202 |
| Free school meals | 37.7% | 56.9% |
| Capacity filled | 89.6% | 96.2% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 27% | 58% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 0% | 4% |
| 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 | Leigh |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | www.bickershaw.wigan.sch.uk | www.newtonwestpark.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Newton Westpark Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (28.1 vs 8.3).
- •Newton Westpark Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (58% vs 27%).
- •Newton Westpark Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (4% vs 0%).
- •Newton Westpark Primary School is the larger school with 202 students compared with 138.
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 Bickershaw CofE Primary School better than Newton Westpark Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Newton Westpark Primary School ranks higher (28.1 vs 8.3 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 Bickershaw CofE Primary School and Newton Westpark Primary School?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Wigan and Leigh in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Bickershaw CofE Primary School: 138. Newton Westpark Primary School: 202. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Bickershaw CofE Primary School and Newton Westpark Primary School rank in North West?
Bickershaw CofE Primary School is 2194th of 2,286 and Newton Westpark Primary School is 1680th of 2,286 among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).