Dean Trust Rose Bridge vs Holy Family RC Primary School, New Springs, Wigan
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North West, England, 1.3 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Dean Trust Rose Bridge
Wigan · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
692 students
Holy Family RC Primary School, New Springs, Wigan
Wigan · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
136 students
| Measure | Dean Trust Rose Bridge Wigan, North West | Holy Family RC Primary School, New Springs, Wigan Wigan, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 20 Lower 50% | 83 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #431 of 536 | #220 of 2,286 |
| National rank | #3507 of 4,090 | #1668 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–16 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 692 | 136 |
| Pupils on roll | 692 | 136 |
| Free school meals | 61.3% | 16.2% |
| Capacity filled | 92.3% | 97.1% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 87% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 13% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 39.7 | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 29.2% | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 53.8% | – |
| EBacc average points | 3.39 | – |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Wigan | Wigan |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | www.deantrustrosebridge.co.uk/ | www.aspullholyfamily.co.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Holy Family RC Primary School, New Springs, Wigan scores higher on the Success Index (England) (83.2 vs 20.4).
- •Dean Trust Rose Bridge is the larger school with 692 students compared with 136.
- •Dean Trust Rose Bridge is a academy school while Holy Family RC Primary School, New Springs, Wigan 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 Dean Trust Rose Bridge better than Holy Family RC Primary School, New Springs, Wigan?
On the Success Index (England), Holy Family RC Primary School, New Springs, Wigan ranks higher (83.2 vs 20.4 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 Dean Trust Rose Bridge and Holy Family RC Primary School, New Springs, Wigan?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Wigan and Wigan in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Dean Trust Rose Bridge: 692. Holy Family RC Primary School, New Springs, Wigan: 136. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Dean Trust Rose Bridge and Holy Family RC Primary School, New Springs, Wigan rank in North West?
Dean Trust Rose Bridge is 431st of 536 and Holy Family RC Primary School, New Springs, Wigan is 220th of 2,286 among secondary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).