Marus Bridge Primary School vs Winstanley Community Primary School
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.
Marus Bridge Primary School
Wigan · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
400 students
Winstanley Community Primary School
Wigan · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
440 students
| Measure | Marus Bridge Primary School Wigan, North West | Winstanley Community Primary School Wigan, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 66 Top 50% | 70 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #546 of 2,286 | #471 of 2,286 |
| National rank | #4627 of 15,697 | #3980 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 400 | 440 |
| Pupils on roll | 400 | 440 |
| Free school meals | 18.3% | 11.2% |
| Capacity filled | 95.2% | 92.6% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 79% | 68% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 5% | 14% |
| 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.winstanley.wigan.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Winstanley Community Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (69.7 vs 66.2).
- •Marus Bridge Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (79% vs 68%).
- •Winstanley Community Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (14% vs 5%).
- •Winstanley Community Primary School is the larger school with 440 students compared with 400.
- •Marus Bridge Primary School is a academy school while Winstanley 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 Winstanley Community Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Winstanley Community Primary School ranks higher (69.7 vs 66.2 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 Marus Bridge Primary School and Winstanley Community Primary School?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Wigan and Wigan in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Marus Bridge Primary School: 400. Winstanley Community Primary School: 440. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Marus Bridge Primary School and Winstanley Community Primary School rank in North West?
Marus Bridge Primary School is 546th of 2,286 and Winstanley Community Primary School is 471st of 2,286 among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).