Hawkley Hall High School vs Marus Bridge Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North West, England, 1.5 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Hawkley Hall High School
Wigan · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
1,170 students
Marus Bridge Primary School
Wigan · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
400 students
| Measure | Hawkley Hall High School Wigan, North West | Marus Bridge Primary School Wigan, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 37 Lower 50% | 66 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #309 of 536 | #546 of 2,286 |
| National rank | #2585 of 4,090 | #4627 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–16 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 1,170 | 400 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,170 | 400 |
| Free school meals | 26.6% | 18.3% |
| Capacity filled | 98.8% | 95.2% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 79% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 5% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 40.4 | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 36.8% | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 63.2% | – |
| EBacc average points | 3.43 | – |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Wigan | Wigan |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | hhhs.net/ | www.marusbridge.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Marus Bridge Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (66.2 vs 37.3).
- •Hawkley Hall High School is the larger school with 1,170 students compared with 400.
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 Hawkley Hall High School better than Marus Bridge Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Marus Bridge Primary School ranks higher (66.2 vs 37.3 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 Hawkley Hall High School and Marus Bridge Primary School?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Wigan and Wigan in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Hawkley Hall High School: 1,170. Marus Bridge Primary School: 400. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Hawkley Hall High School and Marus Bridge Primary School rank in North West?
Hawkley Hall High School is 309th of 536 and Marus Bridge Primary School is 546th of 2,286 among secondary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).