Christ The King Catholic Academy vs St Mark's CofE Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North West, England, 40 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Christ The King Catholic Academy
Blackpool · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
240 students
St Mark's CofE Primary School
Wigan · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
240 students
| Measure | Christ The King Catholic Academy Blackpool, North West | St Mark's CofE Primary School Wigan, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 19 Lower 50% | 18 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1937 of 2,286 | #1961 of 2,286 |
| National rank | #14148 of 15,697 | #14247 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 2–11 |
| Students | 240 | 240 |
| Pupils on roll | 240 | 240 |
| Free school meals | 35.2% | 45.7% |
| Capacity filled | 109.1% | 114.3% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 52% | 44% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 0% | 4% |
| 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 | Blackpool | Wigan |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | ctkacademy.co.uk | www.saintmarks.wigan.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (England) scores (18.9 vs 18.3).
- •Christ The King Catholic Academy does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (52% vs 44%).
- •St Mark's CofE Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (4% vs 0%).
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 Christ The King Catholic Academy better than St Mark's CofE Primary School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (England). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Christ The King Catholic Academy and St Mark's CofE Primary School?
About 40 km in a straight line, between Blackpool and Wigan in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Christ The King Catholic Academy: 240. St Mark's CofE Primary School: 240. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Christ The King Catholic Academy and St Mark's CofE Primary School rank in North West?
Christ The King Catholic Academy is 1937th of 2,286 and St Mark's CofE Primary School is 1961st of 2,286 among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).