Hawkley Hall High School vs St Jude's Catholic Primary School Wigan
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 Jude's Catholic Primary School Wigan
Wigan · Local authority primary · Ages 5–11
188 students
| Measure | Hawkley Hall High School Wigan, North West | St Jude's Catholic Primary School Wigan Wigan, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 37 Lower 50% | 56 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #309 of 536 | #816 of 2,286 |
| National rank | #2585 of 4,090 | #6786 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–16 | Ages 5–11 |
| Students | 1,170 | 188 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,170 | 188 |
| Free school meals | 26.6% | 47.3% |
| Capacity filled | 98.8% | 89.5% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 67% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 17% |
| 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.saintjudes.wigan.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •St Jude's Catholic Primary School Wigan scores higher on the Success Index (England) (55.6 vs 37.3).
- •Hawkley Hall High School is the larger school with 1,170 students compared with 188.
- •Hawkley Hall High School is a academy school while St Jude's Catholic Primary School Wigan 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 Hawkley Hall High School better than St Jude's Catholic Primary School Wigan?
On the Success Index (England), St Jude's Catholic Primary School Wigan ranks higher (55.6 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 St Jude's Catholic Primary School Wigan?
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 Jude's Catholic Primary School Wigan: 188. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Hawkley Hall High School and St Jude's Catholic Primary School Wigan rank in North West?
Hawkley Hall High School is 309th of 536 and St Jude's Catholic Primary School Wigan is 816th of 2,286 among secondary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).