Canon Sharples Church of England Primary School and Nursery vs Colne Lord Street School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North West, England, 44 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
Colne Lord Street School
Colne · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
327 students
| Measure | Canon Sharples Church of England Primary School and Nursery Wigan, North West | Colne Lord Street School Colne, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 32 Lower 50% | 38 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1569 of 2,286 | #1364 of 2,286 |
| National rank | #11924 of 15,697 | #10656 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 326 | 327 |
| Pupils on roll | 326 | 327 |
| Free school meals | 43.8% | 50.3% |
| Capacity filled | 79.5% | 77.9% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 58% | 64% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 5% | 5% |
| 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 | Colne |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | www.canonsharples.wigan.sch.uk | www.lordstreetprimary.com |
The verdict
- •Colne Lord Street School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (37.7 vs 31.5).
- •Colne Lord Street School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (64% vs 58%).
- •Colne Lord Street School is the larger school with 327 students compared with 326.
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 Colne Lord Street School?
On the Success Index (England), Colne Lord Street School ranks higher (37.7 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 Colne Lord Street School?
About 44 km in a straight line, between Wigan and Colne in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Canon Sharples Church of England Primary School and Nursery: 326. Colne Lord Street School: 327. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Canon Sharples Church of England Primary School and Nursery and Colne Lord Street School rank in North West?
Canon Sharples Church of England Primary School and Nursery is 1569th of 2,286 and Colne Lord Street School is 1364th of 2,286 among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).