Coniston CofE Primary School vs St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Wrightington
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North West, England, 89 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Coniston CofE Primary School
Coniston · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
67 students
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Wrightington
Wigan · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
67 students
| Measure | Coniston CofE Primary School Coniston, North West | St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Wrightington Wigan, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 18 Lower 50% | 72 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #1994 of 2,286 | #425 of 2,286 |
| National rank | #14358 of 15,697 | #3594 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 67 | 67 |
| Pupils on roll | 67 | 67 |
| Free school meals | 15.6% | 4.5% |
| Capacity filled | 68.4% | 47.9% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 27% | 65% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 0% | 18% |
| 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 | Coniston | Wigan |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | www.coniston.cumbria.sch.uk | www.st-josephs-wrightington.lancs.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Wrightington scores higher on the Success Index (England) (71.7 vs 17.5).
- •St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Wrightington does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (65% vs 27%).
- •St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Wrightington does better on ks2: higher standard (18% 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 Coniston CofE Primary School better than St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Wrightington?
On the Success Index (England), St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Wrightington ranks higher (71.7 vs 17.5 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 Coniston CofE Primary School and St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Wrightington?
About 89 km in a straight line, between Coniston and Wigan in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Coniston CofE Primary School: 67. St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Wrightington: 67. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Coniston CofE Primary School and St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Wrightington rank in North West?
Coniston CofE Primary School is 1994th of 2,286 and St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Wrightington is 425th of 2,286 among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).