Parklee Primary School vs St Michael's CofE Primary School, Howe Bridge
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.
Parklee Primary School
Wigan · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
325 students
St Michael's CofE Primary School, Howe Bridge
Greater Manchester · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
207 students
| Measure | Parklee Primary School Wigan, North West | St Michael's CofE Primary School, Howe Bridge Greater Manchester, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 47 Lower 50% | 58 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #1101 of 2,286 | #760 of 2,286 |
| National rank | #8739 of 15,697 | #6376 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 325 | 207 |
| Pupils on roll | 325 | 207 |
| Free school meals | 22.1% | 21.3% |
| Capacity filled | 95% | 98.6% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 67% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 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 | Greater Manchester |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | www.parklee.wigan.sch.uk/ | www.howebridgestmichaels.co.uk/ |
The verdict
- •St Michael's CofE Primary School, Howe Bridge scores higher on the Success Index (England) (57.5 vs 46.7).
- •Parklee Primary School is the larger school with 325 students compared with 207.
- •Parklee Primary School is a academy school while St Michael's CofE Primary School, Howe Bridge 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 Parklee Primary School better than St Michael's CofE Primary School, Howe Bridge?
On the Success Index (England), St Michael's CofE Primary School, Howe Bridge ranks higher (57.5 vs 46.7 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 Parklee Primary School and St Michael's CofE Primary School, Howe Bridge?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Wigan and Greater Manchester in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Parklee Primary School: 325. St Michael's CofE Primary School, Howe Bridge: 207. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Parklee Primary School and St Michael's CofE Primary School, Howe Bridge rank in North West?
Parklee Primary School is 1101st of 2,286 and St Michael's CofE Primary School, Howe Bridge is 760th of 2,286 among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).