Firs Primary School vs St Margaret Ward Catholic Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North West, England, 1.0 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Firs Primary School
Sale · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
540 students
St Margaret Ward Catholic Primary School
Sale · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
223 students
| Measure | Firs Primary School Sale, North West | St Margaret Ward Catholic Primary School Sale, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 52 Top 50% | 43 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #914 of 2,286 | #1226 of 2,286 |
| National rank | #7524 of 15,697 | #9580 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 540 | 223 |
| Pupils on roll | 540 | 223 |
| Free school meals | 34% | 34.6% |
| Capacity filled | 91.5% | 106.2% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 72% | 55% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 5% | 15% |
| 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 | Sale | Sale |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | www.firsprimary.co.uk | www.smwprimary.net |
The verdict
- •Firs Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (52.1 vs 42.7).
- •Firs Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (72% vs 55%).
- •St Margaret Ward Catholic Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (15% vs 5%).
- •Firs Primary School is the larger school with 540 students compared with 223.
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 Firs Primary School better than St Margaret Ward Catholic Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Firs Primary School ranks higher (52.1 vs 42.7 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 Firs Primary School and St Margaret Ward Catholic Primary School?
About 1.0 km in a straight line, between Sale and Sale in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Firs Primary School: 540. St Margaret Ward Catholic Primary School: 223. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Firs Primary School and St Margaret Ward Catholic Primary School rank in North West?
Firs Primary School is 914th of 2,286 and St Margaret Ward Catholic Primary School is 1226th of 2,286 among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).