Britannia Bridge Primary School vs St William's Catholic Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North West, England, 853 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Britannia Bridge Primary School
Wigan · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
223 students
St William's Catholic Primary School
Wigan · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
235 students
| Measure | Britannia Bridge Primary School Wigan, North West | St William's Catholic Primary School Wigan, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 16 Lower 50% | 26 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #2049 of 2,286 | #1746 of 2,286 |
| National rank | #14627 of 15,697 | #13015 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 223 | 235 |
| Pupils on roll | 223 | 235 |
| Free school meals | 42.4% | 42.9% |
| Capacity filled | 85.1% | 111.9% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 50% | 54% |
| 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 | Wigan |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | www.britanniabridge.co.uk/ | www.saintwilliams.wigan.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •St William's Catholic Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (25.9 vs 15.5).
- •St William's Catholic Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (54% vs 50%).
- •St William's Catholic Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (4% vs 0%).
- •St William's Catholic Primary School is the larger school with 235 students compared with 223.
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 Britannia Bridge Primary School better than St William's Catholic Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), St William's Catholic Primary School ranks higher (25.9 vs 15.5 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 Britannia Bridge Primary School and St William's Catholic Primary School?
About 853 m in a straight line, between Wigan and Wigan in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Britannia Bridge Primary School: 223. St William's Catholic Primary School: 235. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Britannia Bridge Primary School and St William's Catholic Primary School rank in North West?
Britannia Bridge Primary School is 2049th of 2,286 and St William's Catholic Primary School is 1746th of 2,286 among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).