Marsh Green Primary School vs St Cuthbert's Catholic Primary School Wigan
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.
Marsh Green Primary School
Wigan · Local authority primary · Ages 2–11
371 students
St Cuthbert's Catholic Primary School Wigan
WIGAN · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
384 students
| Measure | Marsh Green Primary School Wigan, North West | St Cuthbert's Catholic Primary School Wigan WIGAN, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 32 Lower 50% | 27 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1545 of 2,286 | #1729 of 2,286 |
| National rank | #11795 of 15,697 | #12891 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 2–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 371 | 384 |
| Pupils on roll | 371 | 384 |
| Free school meals | 58.9% | 46.6% |
| Capacity filled | 112.4% | 91.4% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 50% | 48% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 13% | 8% |
| 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.marshgreenprimary.co.uk/ | www.saintcuthberts.wigan.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Marsh Green Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (32.2 vs 26.6).
- •Marsh Green Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (50% vs 48%).
- •Marsh Green Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (13% vs 8%).
- •St Cuthbert's Catholic Primary School Wigan is the larger school with 384 students compared with 371.
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 St Cuthbert's Catholic Primary School Wigan?
On the Success Index (England), Marsh Green Primary School ranks higher (32.2 vs 26.6 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 St Cuthbert's Catholic Primary School Wigan?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Wigan and WIGAN in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Marsh Green Primary School: 371. St Cuthbert's Catholic Primary School Wigan: 384. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Marsh Green Primary School and St Cuthbert's Catholic Primary School Wigan rank in North West?
Marsh Green Primary School is 1545th of 2,286 and St Cuthbert's Catholic Primary School Wigan is 1729th of 2,286 among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).