Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School vs Standish Lower Ground St Anne's CofE 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.
Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School
WIGAN · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
447 students
Standish Lower Ground St Anne's CofE Primary School
Wigan · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
145 students
| Measure | Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School WIGAN, North West | Standish Lower Ground St Anne's CofE Primary School Wigan, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 44 Lower 50% | 44 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1176 of 2,286 | #1183 of 2,286 |
| National rank | #9281 of 15,697 | #9309 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 447 | 145 |
| Pupils on roll | 447 | 145 |
| Free school meals | 30% | 39.3% |
| Capacity filled | 106.4% | 82.9% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 64% | 55% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 6% | 20% |
| 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.sacredheart.wigan.sch.uk | www.saintannes.wigan.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (England) scores (44.0 vs 43.9).
- •Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (64% vs 55%).
- •Standish Lower Ground St Anne's CofE Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (20% vs 6%).
- •Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School is the larger school with 447 students compared with 145.
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 Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School better than Standish Lower Ground St Anne's CofE Primary School?
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 Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School and Standish Lower Ground St Anne's CofE Primary School?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between WIGAN and Wigan in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School: 447. Standish Lower Ground St Anne's CofE Primary School: 145. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School and Standish Lower Ground St Anne's CofE Primary School rank in North West?
Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School is 1176th of 2,286 and Standish Lower Ground St Anne's CofE Primary School is 1183rd of 2,286 among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).