Marus Bridge Primary School vs Wigan Worsley Mesnes Community Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North West, England, 1.2 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
Wigan Worsley Mesnes Community Primary School
Wigan · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
231 students
| Measure | Marus Bridge Primary School Wigan, North West | Wigan Worsley Mesnes Community Primary School Wigan, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 66 Top 50% | 32 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #546 of 2,286 | #1554 of 2,286 |
| National rank | #4627 of 15,697 | #11837 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 400 | 231 |
| Pupils on roll | 400 | 231 |
| Free school meals | 18.3% | 35.9% |
| Capacity filled | 95.2% | 97.9% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 79% | 52% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 5% | 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.marusbridge.co.uk | www.worsleymesnes.wigan.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Marus Bridge Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (66.2 vs 32.0).
- •Marus Bridge Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (79% vs 52%).
- •Wigan Worsley Mesnes Community Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (8% vs 5%).
- •Marus Bridge Primary School is the larger school with 400 students compared with 231.
- •Marus Bridge Primary School is a academy school while Wigan Worsley Mesnes Community Primary School is a local authority school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Wigan Worsley Mesnes Community Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Marus Bridge Primary School ranks higher (66.2 vs 32.0 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 Marus Bridge Primary School and Wigan Worsley Mesnes Community Primary School?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Wigan and Wigan in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Marus Bridge Primary School: 400. Wigan Worsley Mesnes Community Primary School: 231. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Marus Bridge Primary School and Wigan Worsley Mesnes Community Primary School rank in North West?
Marus Bridge Primary School is 546th of 2,286 and Wigan Worsley Mesnes Community Primary School is 1554th of 2,286 among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).