Dean Trust Wigan vs Marsh Green Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North West, England, 1.4 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Dean Trust Wigan
Wigan · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
715 students
Marsh Green Primary School
Wigan · Local authority primary · Ages 2–11
371 students
| Measure | Dean Trust Wigan Wigan, North West | Marsh Green Primary School Wigan, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 11 Lower 50% | 32 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #506 of 536 | #1545 of 2,286 |
| National rank | #3921 of 4,090 | #11795 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–16 | Ages 2–11 |
| Students | 715 | 371 |
| Pupils on roll | 715 | 371 |
| Free school meals | 58.2% | 58.9% |
| Capacity filled | 69.8% | 112.4% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 50% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 13% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 33.1 | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 22.6% | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 37.7% | – |
| EBacc average points | 3.06 | – |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Wigan | Wigan |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | www.deantrustwigan.co.uk/ | www.marshgreenprimary.co.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Marsh Green Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (32.2 vs 11.3).
- •Dean Trust Wigan is the larger school with 715 students compared with 371.
- •Dean Trust Wigan is a academy school while Marsh Green 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 Wigan better than Marsh Green Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Marsh Green Primary School ranks higher (32.2 vs 11.3 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 Wigan and Marsh Green Primary School?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Wigan and Wigan in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Dean Trust Wigan: 715. Marsh Green Primary School: 371. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Dean Trust Wigan and Marsh Green Primary School rank in North West?
Dean Trust Wigan is 506th of 536 and Marsh Green Primary School is 1545th of 2,286 among secondary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).