Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School vs Woodfield Primary School
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.
Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School
WIGAN · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
447 students
Woodfield Primary School
Wigan · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
209 students
| Measure | Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School WIGAN, North West | Woodfield Primary School Wigan, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 44 Lower 50% | 97 Top 5% |
| Region rank | #1176 of 2,286 | #20 of 2,286 |
| National rank | #9281 of 15,697 | #148 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 447 | 209 |
| Pupils on roll | 447 | 209 |
| Free school meals | 30% | 6.2% |
| Capacity filled | 106.4% | 99.5% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 64% | 93% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 6% | 31% |
| 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.woodfield.wigan.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Woodfield Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (97.3 vs 44.0).
- •Woodfield Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (93% vs 64%).
- •Woodfield Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (31% vs 6%).
- •Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School is the larger school with 447 students compared with 209.
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 Woodfield Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Woodfield Primary School ranks higher (97.3 vs 44.0 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 Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School and Woodfield Primary School?
About 1.5 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. Woodfield Primary School: 209. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School and Woodfield Primary School rank in North West?
Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School is 1176th of 2,286 and Woodfield Primary School is 20th of 2,286 among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).