Canon Sharples Church of England Primary School and Nursery vs St David Haigh and Aspull CofE Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North West, England, 2.5 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
St David Haigh and Aspull CofE Primary School
Wigan · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
102 students
| Measure | Canon Sharples Church of England Primary School and Nursery Wigan, North West | St David Haigh and Aspull CofE Primary School Wigan, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 32 Lower 50% | 85 Top 10% |
| Region rank | #1569 of 2,286 | #184 of 2,286 |
| National rank | #11924 of 15,697 | #1411 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 326 | 102 |
| Pupils on roll | 326 | 102 |
| Free school meals | 43.8% | 24.5% |
| Capacity filled | 79.5% | 56% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 58% | 88% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 5% | 31% |
| 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.canonsharples.wigan.sch.uk | www.saintdavids.wigan.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •St David Haigh and Aspull CofE Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (85.2 vs 31.5).
- •St David Haigh and Aspull CofE Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (88% vs 58%).
- •St David Haigh and Aspull CofE Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (31% vs 5%).
- •Canon Sharples Church of England Primary School and Nursery is the larger school with 326 students compared with 102.
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 St David Haigh and Aspull CofE Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), St David Haigh and Aspull CofE Primary School ranks higher (85.2 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 St David Haigh and Aspull CofE Primary School?
About 2.5 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. St David Haigh and Aspull CofE Primary School: 102. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Canon Sharples Church of England Primary School and Nursery and St David Haigh and Aspull CofE Primary School rank in North West?
Canon Sharples Church of England Primary School and Nursery is 1569th of 2,286 and St David Haigh and Aspull CofE Primary School is 184th of 2,286 among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).