Cansfield High School vs R L Hughes Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North West, England, 414 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Cansfield High School
Wigan · Local authority secondary · Ages 11–16
974 students
R L Hughes Primary School
Wigan · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
425 students
| Measure | Cansfield High School Wigan, North West | R L Hughes Primary School Wigan, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 47 Lower 50% | 67 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #244 of 536 | #523 of 2,286 |
| National rank | #2117 of 4,090 | #4396 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–16 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 974 | 425 |
| Pupils on roll | 974 | 425 |
| Free school meals | 28.9% | 20.2% |
| Capacity filled | 96.2% | 92.4% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 78% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 7% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 44.4 | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 40.9% | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 63.7% | – |
| EBacc average points | 3.82 | – |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Wigan | Wigan |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | www.cansfield.wigan.sch.uk | www.rlhughes.wigan.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •R L Hughes Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (67.4 vs 46.9).
- •Cansfield High School is the larger school with 974 students compared with 425.
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 Cansfield High School better than R L Hughes Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), R L Hughes Primary School ranks higher (67.4 vs 46.9 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 Cansfield High School and R L Hughes Primary School?
About 414 m in a straight line, between Wigan and Wigan in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Cansfield High School: 974. R L Hughes Primary School: 425. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Cansfield High School and R L Hughes Primary School rank in North West?
Cansfield High School is 244th of 536 and R L Hughes Primary School is 523rd of 2,286 among secondary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).