Canon Sharples Church of England Primary School and Nursery vs Dean Trust Rose Bridge
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North West, England, 1.1 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
Dean Trust Rose Bridge
Wigan · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
692 students
| Measure | Canon Sharples Church of England Primary School and Nursery Wigan, North West | Dean Trust Rose Bridge Wigan, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 32 Lower 50% | 20 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1569 of 2,286 | #431 of 536 |
| National rank | #11924 of 15,697 | #3507 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 11–16 |
| Students | 326 | 692 |
| Pupils on roll | 326 | 692 |
| Free school meals | 43.8% | 61.3% |
| Capacity filled | 79.5% | 92.3% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 58% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 5% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 39.7 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 29.2% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 53.8% |
| EBacc average points | – | 3.39 |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Wigan | Wigan |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | www.canonsharples.wigan.sch.uk | www.deantrustrosebridge.co.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Canon Sharples Church of England Primary School and Nursery scores higher on the Success Index (England) (31.5 vs 20.4).
- •Dean Trust Rose Bridge is the larger school with 692 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 Dean Trust Rose Bridge?
On the Success Index (England), Canon Sharples Church of England Primary School and Nursery ranks higher (31.5 vs 20.4 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 Dean Trust Rose Bridge?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Wigan and Wigan in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Canon Sharples Church of England Primary School and Nursery: 326. Dean Trust Rose Bridge: 692. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Canon Sharples Church of England Primary School and Nursery and Dean Trust Rose Bridge rank in North West?
Canon Sharples Church of England Primary School and Nursery is 1569th of 2,286 and Dean Trust Rose Bridge is 431st of 536 among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).