Marus Bridge Primary School vs St James' Church of England Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North West, England, 1.4 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Marus Bridge Primary School
Wigan · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
400 students
St James' Church of England Primary School
Wigan · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
237 students
| Measure | Marus Bridge Primary School Wigan, North West | St James' Church of England Primary School Wigan, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 66 Top 50% | 37 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #546 of 2,286 | #1392 of 2,286 |
| National rank | #4627 of 15,697 | #10862 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 2–11 |
| Students | 400 | 237 |
| Pupils on roll | 400 | 237 |
| Free school meals | 18.3% | 59.3% |
| Capacity filled | 95.2% | 91.2% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 79% | 62% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 5% | 7% |
| 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.marusbridge.co.uk | www.saintjames.wigan.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Marus Bridge Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (66.2 vs 36.8).
- •Marus Bridge Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (79% vs 62%).
- •St James' Church of England Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (7% vs 5%).
- •Marus Bridge Primary School is the larger school with 400 students compared with 237.
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 Marus Bridge Primary School better than St James' Church of England Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Marus Bridge Primary School ranks higher (66.2 vs 36.8 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 Marus Bridge Primary School and St James' Church of England Primary School?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Wigan and Wigan in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Marus Bridge Primary School: 400. St James' Church of England Primary School: 237. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Marus Bridge Primary School and St James' Church of England Primary School rank in North West?
Marus Bridge Primary School is 546th of 2,286 and St James' Church of England Primary School is 1392nd of 2,286 among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).