Canon Sharples Church of England Primary School and Nursery vs Castle Park School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North West, England, 86 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Canon Sharples Church of England Primary School and Nursery
Wigan · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
326 students
Castle Park School
Kendal · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
326 students
| Measure | Canon Sharples Church of England Primary School and Nursery Wigan, North West | Castle Park School Kendal, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 32 Lower 50% | 66 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #1569 of 2,286 | #559 of 2,286 |
| National rank | #11924 of 15,697 | #4734 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 2–11 |
| Students | 326 | 326 |
| Pupils on roll | 326 | 326 |
| Free school meals | 43.8% | 8.2% |
| Capacity filled | 79.5% | 103.5% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 58% | 66% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 5% | 11% |
| 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 | Kendal |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | www.canonsharples.wigan.sch.uk | www.castleparkschool.org.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Castle Park School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (65.6 vs 31.5).
- •Castle Park School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (66% vs 58%).
- •Castle Park School does better on ks2: higher standard (11% vs 5%).
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 Canon Sharples Church of England Primary School and Nursery better than Castle Park School?
On the Success Index (England), Castle Park School ranks higher (65.6 vs 31.5 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 Canon Sharples Church of England Primary School and Nursery and Castle Park School?
About 86 km in a straight line, between Wigan and Kendal in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Canon Sharples Church of England Primary School and Nursery: 326. Castle Park School: 326. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Canon Sharples Church of England Primary School and Nursery and Castle Park School rank in North West?
Canon Sharples Church of England Primary School and Nursery is 1569th of 2,286 and Castle Park School is 559th of 2,286 among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).