Holy Family Catholic Academy vs St Mary's CofE Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North West, England, 864 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Holy Family Catholic Academy
Wigan · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
228 students
St Mary's CofE Primary School
Wigan · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
242 students
| Measure | Holy Family Catholic Academy Wigan, North West | St Mary's CofE Primary School Wigan, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 39 Lower 50% | 35 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1325 of 2,286 | #1444 of 2,286 |
| National rank | #10356 of 15,697 | #11167 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 2–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 228 | 242 |
| Pupils on roll | 228 | 242 |
| Free school meals | 42.3% | 51.2% |
| Capacity filled | 108.6% | 76.8% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 55% | 55% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 13% | 11% |
| 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.holyfamilywigan.co.uk | www.saintmarys.wigan.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Holy Family Catholic Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (39.0 vs 35.4).
- •Holy Family Catholic Academy does better on ks2: higher standard (13% vs 11%).
- •St Mary's CofE Primary School is the larger school with 242 students compared with 228.
- •Holy Family Catholic Academy is a academy school while St Mary's CofE Primary School 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 Holy Family Catholic Academy better than St Mary's CofE Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Holy Family Catholic Academy ranks higher (39.0 vs 35.4 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 Holy Family Catholic Academy and St Mary's CofE Primary School?
About 864 m in a straight line, between Wigan and Wigan in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Holy Family Catholic Academy: 228. St Mary's CofE Primary School: 242. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Holy Family Catholic Academy and St Mary's CofE Primary School rank in North West?
Holy Family Catholic Academy is 1325th of 2,286 and St Mary's CofE Primary School is 1444th of 2,286 among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).