Marsh Green Primary School vs Northway Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North West, England, 18 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Marsh Green Primary School
Wigan · Local authority primary · Ages 2–11
371 students
Northway Primary School
Liverpool · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
370 students
| Measure | Marsh Green Primary School Wigan, North West | Northway Primary School Liverpool, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 32 Lower 50% | 62 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #1545 of 2,286 | #658 of 2,286 |
| National rank | #11795 of 15,697 | #5545 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 2–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 371 | 370 |
| Pupils on roll | 371 | 370 |
| Free school meals | 58.9% | 11.6% |
| Capacity filled | 112.4% | 117.5% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 50% | 72% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 13% | 4% |
| 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 | Liverpool |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | www.marshgreenprimary.co.uk/ | www.northwayprimary.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Northway Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (61.5 vs 32.2).
- •Northway Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (72% vs 50%).
- •Marsh Green Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (13% vs 4%).
- •Marsh Green Primary School is the larger school with 371 students compared with 370.
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 Marsh Green Primary School better than Northway Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Northway Primary School ranks higher (61.5 vs 32.2 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 Marsh Green Primary School and Northway Primary School?
About 18 km in a straight line, between Wigan and Liverpool in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Marsh Green Primary School: 371. Northway Primary School: 370. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Marsh Green Primary School and Northway Primary School rank in North West?
Marsh Green Primary School is 1545th of 2,286 and Northway Primary School is 658th of 2,286 among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).