Mab's Cross Primary School vs St Mary and St John Catholic Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North West, England, 87 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Mab's Cross Primary School
Wigan · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
461 students
St Mary and St John Catholic Primary School
Wigan · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
209 students
| Measure | Mab's Cross Primary School Wigan, North West | St Mary and St John Catholic Primary School Wigan, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 48 Lower 50% | 52 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #1059 of 2,286 | #920 of 2,286 |
| National rank | #8469 of 15,697 | #7560 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 461 | 209 |
| Pupils on roll | 461 | 209 |
| Free school meals | 20.4% | 12.9% |
| Capacity filled | 94.1% | 99.5% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 57% | 67% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 12% | 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.mabscross.co.uk | www.saintmaryandjohn.wigan.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •St Mary and St John Catholic Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (52.0 vs 47.8).
- •St Mary and St John Catholic Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (67% vs 57%).
- •Mab's Cross Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (12% vs 3%).
- •Mab's Cross Primary School is the larger school with 461 students compared with 209.
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 Mab's Cross Primary School better than St Mary and St John Catholic Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), St Mary and St John Catholic Primary School ranks higher (52.0 vs 47.8 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 Mab's Cross Primary School and St Mary and St John Catholic Primary School?
About 87 m in a straight line, between Wigan and Wigan in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Mab's Cross Primary School: 461. St Mary and St John Catholic Primary School: 209. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Mab's Cross Primary School and St Mary and St John Catholic Primary School rank in North West?
Mab's Cross Primary School is 1059th 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).