Holy Family RC Primary School, New Springs, Wigan vs St Mary and St John Catholic Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North West, England, 1.7 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Holy Family RC Primary School, New Springs, Wigan
Wigan · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
136 students
St Mary and St John Catholic Primary School
Wigan · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
209 students
| Measure | Holy Family RC Primary School, New Springs, Wigan Wigan, North West | St Mary and St John Catholic Primary School Wigan, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 83 Top 25% | 52 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #220 of 2,286 | #920 of 2,286 |
| National rank | #1668 of 15,697 | #7560 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 136 | 209 |
| Pupils on roll | 136 | 209 |
| Free school meals | 16.2% | 12.9% |
| Capacity filled | 97.1% | 99.5% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 87% | 67% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 13% | 3% |
| 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.aspullholyfamily.co.uk/ | www.saintmaryandjohn.wigan.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Holy Family RC Primary School, New Springs, Wigan scores higher on the Success Index (England) (83.2 vs 52.0).
- •Holy Family RC Primary School, New Springs, Wigan does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (87% vs 67%).
- •Holy Family RC Primary School, New Springs, Wigan does better on ks2: higher standard (13% vs 3%).
- •St Mary and St John Catholic Primary School is the larger school with 209 students compared with 136.
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 RC Primary School, New Springs, Wigan better than St Mary and St John Catholic Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Holy Family RC Primary School, New Springs, Wigan ranks higher (83.2 vs 52.0 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 RC Primary School, New Springs, Wigan and St Mary and St John Catholic Primary School?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between Wigan and Wigan in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Holy Family RC Primary School, New Springs, Wigan: 136. St Mary and St John Catholic Primary School: 209. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Holy Family RC Primary School, New Springs, Wigan and St Mary and St John Catholic Primary School rank in North West?
Holy Family RC Primary School, New Springs, Wigan is 220th of 2,286 and St Mary and St John Catholic Primary School is 920th of 2,286 among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).