Ince CofE Primary School vs St Patrick's Catholic Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North West, England, 1.1 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Ince CofE Primary School
Wigan · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
383 students
St Patrick's Catholic Primary School
Wigan · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
348 students
| Measure | Ince CofE Primary School Wigan, North West | St Patrick's Catholic Primary School Wigan, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 12 Lower 50% | 53 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #2129 of 2,286 | #905 of 2,286 |
| National rank | #15039 of 15,697 | #7460 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 383 | 348 |
| Pupils on roll | 383 | 348 |
| Free school meals | 55.3% | 37.4% |
| Capacity filled | 81.1% | 92.8% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 48% | 73% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 0% | 5% |
| 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.ince.wigan.sch.uk | www.saintpatricks.wigan.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •St Patrick's Catholic Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (52.5 vs 12.0).
- •St Patrick's Catholic Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (73% vs 48%).
- •St Patrick's Catholic Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (5% vs 0%).
- •Ince CofE Primary School is the larger school with 383 students compared with 348.
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 Ince CofE Primary School better than St Patrick's Catholic Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), St Patrick's Catholic Primary School ranks higher (52.5 vs 12.0 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 Ince CofE Primary School and St Patrick's Catholic Primary School?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Wigan and Wigan in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Ince CofE Primary School: 383. St Patrick's Catholic Primary School: 348. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Ince CofE Primary School and St Patrick's Catholic Primary School rank in North West?
Ince CofE Primary School is 2129th of 2,286 and St Patrick's Catholic Primary School is 905th of 2,286 among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).