Dean Trust Rose Bridge vs Mab's Cross Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North West, England, 1.2 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
Mab's Cross Primary School
Wigan · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
461 students
| Measure | Dean Trust Rose Bridge Wigan, North West | Mab's Cross Primary School Wigan, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 20 Lower 50% | 48 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #431 of 536 | #1059 of 2,286 |
| National rank | #3507 of 4,090 | #8469 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–16 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 692 | 461 |
| Pupils on roll | 692 | 461 |
| Free school meals | 61.3% | 20.4% |
| Capacity filled | 92.3% | 94.1% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 57% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 12% |
| 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.mabscross.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Mab's Cross Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (47.8 vs 20.4).
- •Dean Trust Rose Bridge is the larger school with 692 students compared with 461.
- •Dean Trust Rose Bridge is a academy school while Mab's Cross Primary School 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 Mab's Cross Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Mab's Cross Primary School ranks higher (47.8 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 Mab's Cross Primary School?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Wigan and Wigan in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Dean Trust Rose Bridge: 692. Mab's Cross Primary School: 461. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Dean Trust Rose Bridge and Mab's Cross Primary School rank in North West?
Dean Trust Rose Bridge is 431st of 536 and Mab's Cross Primary School is 1059th of 2,286 among secondary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).