Carr Mill Primary School vs St Mary'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.
Carr Mill Primary School
St Helens · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
302 students
St Mary's Catholic Primary School
Nr Wigan · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
177 students
| Measure | Carr Mill Primary School St Helens, North West | St Mary's Catholic Primary School Nr Wigan, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 21 Lower 50% | 90 Top 10% |
| Region rank | #1890 of 2,286 | #109 of 2,286 |
| National rank | #13882 of 15,697 | #847 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 302 | 177 |
| Pupils on roll | 302 | 177 |
| Free school meals | 43.6% | 6.8% |
| Capacity filled | 95.9% | 84.3% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 52% | 88% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 2% | 13% |
| 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 | St Helens | Nr Wigan |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | carrmillprimary.co.uk | www.bstm.co.uk |
The verdict
- •St Mary's Catholic Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (89.7 vs 20.6).
- •St Mary's Catholic Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (88% vs 52%).
- •St Mary's Catholic Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (13% vs 2%).
- •Carr Mill Primary School is the larger school with 302 students compared with 177.
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 Carr Mill Primary School better than St Mary's Catholic Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), St Mary's Catholic Primary School ranks higher (89.7 vs 20.6 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 Carr Mill Primary School and St Mary's Catholic Primary School?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between St Helens and Nr Wigan in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Carr Mill Primary School: 302. St Mary's Catholic Primary School: 177. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Carr Mill Primary School and St Mary's Catholic Primary School rank in North West?
Carr Mill Primary School is 1890th of 2,286 and St Mary's Catholic Primary School is 109th of 2,286 among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).