Shevington High School vs St Bernadette's Catholic Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North West, England, 877 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Shevington High School
Wigan · Local authority secondary · Ages 11–16
878 students
St Bernadette's Catholic Primary School
Wigan · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
191 students
| Measure | Shevington High School Wigan, North West | St Bernadette's Catholic Primary School Wigan, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 65 Top 50% | 51 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #142 of 536 | #959 of 2,286 |
| National rank | #1237 of 4,090 | #7804 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–16 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 878 | 191 |
| Pupils on roll | 878 | 191 |
| Free school meals | 25.5% | 13.6% |
| Capacity filled | 98.7% | 91% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 58% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 10% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 49.0 | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 51.7% | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 70.5% | – |
| EBacc average points | 4.22 | – |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Wigan | Wigan |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | www.shevingtonhigh.org.uk | www.saintbernadettes.wigan.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •Shevington High School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (65.2 vs 50.8).
- •Shevington High School is the larger school with 878 students compared with 191.
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 Shevington High School better than St Bernadette's Catholic Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Shevington High School ranks higher (65.2 vs 50.8 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 Shevington High School and St Bernadette's Catholic Primary School?
About 877 m in a straight line, between Wigan and Wigan in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Shevington High School: 878. St Bernadette's Catholic Primary School: 191. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Shevington High School and St Bernadette's Catholic Primary School rank in North West?
Shevington High School is 142nd of 536 and St Bernadette's Catholic Primary School is 959th of 2,286 among secondary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).