Bryn St Peter's CofE Primary School vs Cansfield High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North West, England, 990 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bryn St Peter's CofE Primary School
Wigan · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
186 students
Cansfield High School
Wigan · Local authority secondary · Ages 11–16
974 students
| Measure | Bryn St Peter's CofE Primary School Wigan, North West | Cansfield High School Wigan, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 51 Top 50% | 47 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #938 of 2,286 | #244 of 536 |
| National rank | #7707 of 15,697 | #2117 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 11–16 |
| Students | 186 | 974 |
| Pupils on roll | 186 | 974 |
| Free school meals | 43.5% | 28.9% |
| Capacity filled | 88.6% | 96.2% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 76% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 3% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 44.4 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 40.9% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 63.7% |
| EBacc average points | – | 3.82 |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Wigan | Wigan |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | www.brynsaintpeters.co.uk | www.cansfield.wigan.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •Bryn St Peter's CofE Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (51.2 vs 46.9).
- •Cansfield High School is the larger school with 974 students compared with 186.
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 Bryn St Peter's CofE Primary School better than Cansfield High School?
On the Success Index (England), Bryn St Peter's CofE Primary School ranks higher (51.2 vs 46.9 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 Bryn St Peter's CofE Primary School and Cansfield High School?
About 990 m in a straight line, between Wigan and Wigan in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Bryn St Peter's CofE Primary School: 186. Cansfield High School: 974. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Bryn St Peter's CofE Primary School and Cansfield High School rank in North West?
Bryn St Peter's CofE Primary School is 938th of 2,286 and Cansfield High School is 244th of 536 among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).