Canon Sharples Church of England Primary School and Nursery vs St Patrick's Catholic Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North West, England, 1.4 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 Patrick's Catholic Primary School
Wigan · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
348 students
| Measure | Canon Sharples Church of England Primary School and Nursery Wigan, North West | St Patrick's Catholic Primary School Wigan, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 32 Lower 50% | 53 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #1569 of 2,286 | #905 of 2,286 |
| National rank | #11924 of 15,697 | #7460 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 326 | 348 |
| Pupils on roll | 326 | 348 |
| Free school meals | 43.8% | 37.4% |
| Capacity filled | 79.5% | 92.8% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 58% | 73% |
| 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 | Wigan |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | www.canonsharples.wigan.sch.uk | www.saintpatricks.wigan.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •St Patrick's Catholic Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (52.5 vs 31.5).
- •St Patrick's Catholic Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (73% vs 58%).
- •St Patrick's Catholic Primary School is the larger school with 348 students compared with 326.
- •Canon Sharples Church of England Primary School and Nursery is a academy school while St Patrick's Catholic Primary School is a local authority school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Patrick's Catholic Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), St Patrick's Catholic Primary School ranks higher (52.5 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 Patrick's Catholic Primary School?
About 1.4 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 Patrick's Catholic Primary School: 348. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Canon Sharples Church of England Primary School and Nursery and St Patrick's Catholic Primary School rank in North West?
Canon Sharples Church of England Primary School and Nursery is 1569th of 2,286 and St Patrick's Catholic Primary School is 905th of 2,286 among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).