Dean Trust Rose Bridge vs St Antony's Roman Catholic School, a Voluntary Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in North West, England, 21 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
St Antony's Roman Catholic School, a Voluntary Academy
Manchester · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
688 students
| Measure | Dean Trust Rose Bridge Wigan, North West | St Antony's Roman Catholic School, a Voluntary Academy Manchester, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 20 Lower 50% | 37 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #431 of 536 | #314 of 536 |
| National rank | #3507 of 4,090 | #2630 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 11–16 | Ages 11–16 |
| Students | 692 | 688 |
| Pupils on roll | 692 | 688 |
| Free school meals | 61.3% | 32.8% |
| Capacity filled | 92.3% | 105.8% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 39.7 | 42.4 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 29.2% | 34.3% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 53.8% | 53% |
| EBacc average points | 3.39 | 3.57 |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Wigan | Manchester |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | www.deantrustrosebridge.co.uk/ | st-antonys.com/ |
The verdict
- •St Antony's Roman Catholic School, a Voluntary Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (36.5 vs 20.4).
- •Dean Trust Rose Bridge is the larger school with 692 students compared with 688.
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 St Antony's Roman Catholic School, a Voluntary Academy?
On the Success Index (England), St Antony's Roman Catholic School, a Voluntary Academy ranks higher (36.5 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 St Antony's Roman Catholic School, a Voluntary Academy?
About 21 km in a straight line, between Wigan and Manchester in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Dean Trust Rose Bridge: 692. St Antony's Roman Catholic School, a Voluntary Academy: 688. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Dean Trust Rose Bridge and St Antony's Roman Catholic School, a Voluntary Academy rank in North West?
Dean Trust Rose Bridge is 431st of 536 and St Antony's Roman Catholic School, a Voluntary Academy is 314th of 536 among secondary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).