Highfield St Matthew's Church of England Primary School vs St Jude's Catholic Primary School Wigan
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North West, England, 1.4 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Highfield St Matthew's Church of England Primary School
Wigan · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
415 students
St Jude's Catholic Primary School Wigan
Wigan · Local authority primary · Ages 5–11
188 students
| Measure | Highfield St Matthew's Church of England Primary School Wigan, North West | St Jude's Catholic Primary School Wigan Wigan, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 77 Top 25% | 56 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #313 of 2,286 | #816 of 2,286 |
| National rank | #2632 of 15,697 | #6786 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 5–11 |
| Students | 415 | 188 |
| Pupils on roll | 415 | 188 |
| Free school meals | 23.5% | 47.3% |
| Capacity filled | 86.5% | 89.5% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 81% | 67% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 14% | 17% |
| 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 | Wigan | Wigan |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | www.highfieldsaintmatthews.wigan.sch.uk/ | www.saintjudes.wigan.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Highfield St Matthew's Church of England Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (77.1 vs 55.6).
- •Highfield St Matthew's Church of England Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (81% vs 67%).
- •St Jude's Catholic Primary School Wigan does better on ks2: higher standard (17% vs 14%).
- •Highfield St Matthew's Church of England Primary School is the larger school with 415 students compared with 188.
- •Highfield St Matthew's Church of England Primary 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 Highfield St Matthew's Church of England Primary School better than St Jude's Catholic Primary School Wigan?
On the Success Index (England), Highfield St Matthew's Church of England Primary School ranks higher (77.1 vs 55.6 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 Highfield St Matthew's Church of England Primary School and St Jude's Catholic Primary School Wigan?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Wigan and Wigan in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Highfield St Matthew's Church of England Primary School: 415. St Jude's Catholic Primary School Wigan: 188. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Highfield St Matthew's Church of England Primary School and St Jude's Catholic Primary School Wigan rank in North West?
Highfield St Matthew's Church of England Primary School is 313th of 2,286 and St Jude's Catholic Primary School Wigan is 816th of 2,286 among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).