Newburgh Church of England Primary School vs Parbold Douglas Church of England Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North West, England, 1.5 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Newburgh Church of England Primary School
Wigan · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
106 students
Parbold Douglas Church of England Academy
Nr Wigan · Academy primary · Ages 5–11
191 students
| Measure | Newburgh Church of England Primary School Wigan, North West | Parbold Douglas Church of England Academy Nr Wigan, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 74 Top 25% | 74 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #385 of 2,286 | #378 of 2,286 |
| National rank | #3259 of 15,697 | #3161 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 5–11 |
| Students | 106 | 191 |
| Pupils on roll | 106 | 191 |
| Free school meals | 0% | 2.1% |
| Capacity filled | 81.5% | 91% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 92% | 71% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 0% | 10% |
| 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 | Nr Wigan |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | www.newburgh.lancs.sch.uk | www.pda.lancs.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (England) scores (73.5 vs 74.0).
- •Newburgh Church of England Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (92% vs 71%).
- •Parbold Douglas Church of England Academy does better on ks2: higher standard (10% vs 0%).
- •Parbold Douglas Church of England Academy is the larger school with 191 students compared with 106.
- •Newburgh Church of England Primary School is a local authority school while Parbold Douglas Church of England Academy is a academy 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 Newburgh Church of England Primary School better than Parbold Douglas Church of England Academy?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (England). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Newburgh Church of England Primary School and Parbold Douglas Church of England Academy?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Wigan and Nr Wigan in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Newburgh Church of England Primary School: 106. Parbold Douglas Church of England Academy: 191. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Newburgh Church of England Primary School and Parbold Douglas Church of England Academy rank in North West?
Newburgh Church of England Primary School is 385th of 2,286 and Parbold Douglas Church of England Academy is 378th of 2,286 among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).