Hawkley Hall High School vs St James' Church of England 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
St James' Church of England Primary School
Wigan · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
237 students
| Measure | Hawkley Hall High School Wigan, North West | St James' Church of England Primary School Wigan, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 37 Lower 50% | 37 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #309 of 536 | #1392 of 2,286 |
| National rank | #2585 of 4,090 | #10862 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–16 | Ages 2–11 |
| Students | 1,170 | 237 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,170 | 237 |
| Free school meals | 26.6% | 59.3% |
| Capacity filled | 98.8% | 91.2% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 62% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 7% |
| 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.saintjames.wigan.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (England) scores (37.3 vs 36.8).
- •Hawkley Hall High School is the larger school with 1,170 students compared with 237.
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 St James' Church of England Primary School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (England). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Hawkley Hall High School and St James' Church of England 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. St James' Church of England Primary School: 237. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Hawkley Hall High School and St James' Church of England Primary School rank in North West?
Hawkley Hall High School is 309th of 536 and St James' Church of England Primary School is 1392nd of 2,286 among secondary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).