R L Hughes Primary School vs Wood Fold Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North West, England, 11 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
Wood Fold Primary School
Wigan · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
425 students
| Measure | R L Hughes Primary School Wigan, North West | Wood Fold Primary School Wigan, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 67 Top 50% | 85 Top 10% |
| Region rank | #523 of 2,286 | #186 of 2,286 |
| National rank | #4396 of 15,697 | #1415 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% | 11.5% |
| Capacity filled | 92.4% | 101.9% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 78% | 78% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 7% | 22% |
| 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.rlhughes.wigan.sch.uk | www.woodfold.wigan.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Wood Fold Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (85.2 vs 67.4).
- •Wood Fold Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (22% 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 Wood Fold Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Wood Fold Primary School ranks higher (85.2 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 Wood Fold Primary School?
About 11 km in a straight line, between Wigan and Wigan in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
R L Hughes Primary School: 425. Wood Fold Primary School: 425. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do R L Hughes Primary School and Wood Fold Primary School rank in North West?
R L Hughes Primary School is 523rd of 2,286 and Wood Fold Primary School is 186th of 2,286 among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).