R L Hughes Primary School vs Sherwood Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North West, England, 34 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
R L Hughes Primary School
Wigan · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
425 students
Sherwood Primary School
Preston · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
425 students
| Measure | R L Hughes Primary School Wigan, North West | Sherwood Primary School Preston, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 67 Top 50% | 92 Top 5% |
| Region rank | #523 of 2,286 | #70 of 2,286 |
| National rank | #4396 of 15,697 | #561 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 425 | 425 |
| Pupils on roll | 425 | 425 |
| Free school meals | 20.2% | 10.1% |
| Capacity filled | 92.4% | 101.2% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 78% | 86% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 7% | 28% |
| 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 | Preston |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | www.rlhughes.wigan.sch.uk | www.sherwood.lancs.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •Sherwood Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (92.4 vs 67.4).
- •Sherwood Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (86% vs 78%).
- •Sherwood Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (28% vs 7%).
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 R L Hughes Primary School better than Sherwood Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Sherwood Primary School ranks higher (92.4 vs 67.4 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 R L Hughes Primary School and Sherwood Primary School?
About 34 km in a straight line, between Wigan and Preston in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
R L Hughes Primary School: 425. Sherwood Primary School: 425. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do R L Hughes Primary School and Sherwood Primary School rank in North West?
R L Hughes Primary School is 523rd of 2,286 and Sherwood Primary School is 70th of 2,286 among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).