Bickershaw CofE Primary School vs Twelve Apostles Catholic Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North West, England, 1.8 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
Twelve Apostles Catholic Primary School
Select · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
213 students
| Measure | Bickershaw CofE Primary School Wigan, North West | Twelve Apostles Catholic Primary School Select, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 8 Lower 50% | 40 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #2194 of 2,286 | #1300 of 2,286 |
| National rank | #15400 of 15,697 | #10225 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 138 | 213 |
| Pupils on roll | 138 | 213 |
| Free school meals | 37.7% | 32.9% |
| Capacity filled | 89.6% | 101.4% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 27% | 60% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 0% | 7% |
| 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 | Select |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | www.bickershaw.wigan.sch.uk | www.twelveapostlesleigh.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Twelve Apostles Catholic Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (39.7 vs 8.3).
- •Twelve Apostles Catholic Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (60% vs 27%).
- •Twelve Apostles Catholic Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (7% vs 0%).
- •Twelve Apostles Catholic Primary School is the larger school with 213 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 Twelve Apostles Catholic Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Twelve Apostles Catholic Primary School ranks higher (39.7 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 Twelve Apostles Catholic Primary School?
About 1.8 km in a straight line, between Wigan and Select in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Bickershaw CofE Primary School: 138. Twelve Apostles Catholic Primary School: 213. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Bickershaw CofE Primary School and Twelve Apostles Catholic Primary School rank in North West?
Bickershaw CofE Primary School is 2194th of 2,286 and Twelve Apostles Catholic Primary School is 1300th of 2,286 among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).